a messenger sent by God to share God's word with people

a belief in one God

a social group made up of families or clans

the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

an agreement with God

laws that Moses supposedly received from God; later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible

a rule that God wanted the Israelites to follow

a set of letters or other characters used to write a language

the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people

to remove by a physical or chemical process

to make certain or make sure of

a sacred song or poem used in worship

a wise saying

a forced absence from one's home or country

a division of time that is shorter than an era

to create or set up something such as a city; to set up or establish; established or took the first steps in building;

to continue to live; to live through a dangerous event; to continue to function or prosper

a Jewish house of worship

a weekly day of worship and rest

a long document made from pieces of parchment sewn together

prepared according to Jewish dietary law

a custom, or way of life, passed down from generation to generation

to share information with someone; to exchange knowledge or information

a group of people with common interests and values living in an area; people living in a particular area; an area

groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland

the official leader of a Jewish congregation

a different form or edition; a translation of the Bible

to enlarge; to spread out; to increase the number, volume, or scope

dedication, a strong commitment

working together

opposition between individuals or groups; stress

an official paper used as proof or support of something; a piece of writing