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1. Briefly describe these holidays:

a. Rosh haShannah

b. Yom Kippur

c. Sukkot

d. Simchat Torah

e. Chanukkah

f. Purim

g. Pesach

h. Shavuot

 

2. Discuss the importance of Shabbat in Jewish life; describe how you think the day should be observed.

3. Discuss some differences between Judaism and Christianity. Describe the way Jews view Jesus.

4. Discuss the significance of the Following events in Jewish history:

a. The Exodus from Egypt

b. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem

c. The Sho'a (holocaust)

d. The establishment of the State of Israel

 

5. Discuss the following as to background and current practices:

a. Berit

b. Bar/Bat Mitzvah

c. Confirmation

d. Marriage

e. funerals and mourning

 

6. Answer "a." or "b." (if you are interested in converting to Judaism, try "a."):

a. What kind of Jewish life will you try to live?

b. From what you have learned in this class, what do you think are the most important aspects of Jewish life?