Question

1. Summarize 3 basic beliefs of the Jewish religion.

2. What is the Torah?

3. Write a few sentences explaining the significance of Abraham and Moses to the Hebrews.

Answer 1

1. The three basic beliefs of the Jewish religion are the belief in one God, the observance of mitzvot (divine commandments), and the idea of chosenness (being chosen by God to be a special people).

2. The Torah is the Hebrew Bible, or the Tanakh, which contains the Five Books of Moses and other writings that are considered sacred by the Jewish people. It is the foundation of Jewish law and tradition, and is used by Jews as a guide for faith and practice.

3. Abraham and Moses are two of the most important figures in the history of the Hebrews. Abraham is considered the father of the Hebrew people and is credited with the establishment of monotheism, while Moses was the leader who brought the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt and guided them to the Promised Land. Both figures are seen as prophets, who teach the principles of their religion and set an example for the faithful to follow.

Answer 2

1. Only one god who rewards good deeds and punished bad deeds

2. The first five books of the Hebrew bible

3. I’m not writing a sentence, but here’s some ideas:
-Abraham is believed to have been a prophet
-Moses guided Hebrew people in the past