torah

the first five books of jewish scripture

israel

a jewish state on the eastern shore of the mediteranean

persecution

mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their belifes

holocaust

a methodical plan orchestrated by hitler to ensure german supremacy. it called for elimination of jews, non-conformists, homosexuals, non-aryans and mentally and physically disabled

monotheism

belief in one god

star of david

symbol of judiasm

abraham

the father of jewish faith

menorah

sacred candelabrum with seven branches used in the temple in Jerusalem or during Hanukkha

mishnah

The definitive code of Jewish Law