JUDAISM Flashcards
1
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Founder and approximate start date
A
Abraham, founded around 2000 BCE
2
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Important figures in the religion
A
Abraham, Israelites (Abe’s descendants), Moses
3
Q
Core beliefs
A
- Jews believe Torah was given to Moses by God
- Requires that they give to charity
- Monotheistic
- Ten Commandments
- Avoid gossip
- Pursue justice
4
Q
Important events in the people’s history
A
- Disapora under Romans
- Abe leads exodus and gets Ten Commandments
- Abraham’s descendants est.
5
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Key practices and observances
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- Sabbath day on Sat.
- Read the Torah
- temple on high holy days
