Torah

The first five books of Jewish Scripture

Israel

A Jewish state on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean.

persecution

Mistreatment; or punishment of a group of [ep[;e because of their beliefs.

Holocaust

A methodical plan orchestrated by Hitler to ensure German supremacy. It is called for the elimination of Jewish faith among other groups.

monotheism

Belief in one God

star of david

Symbol of Judaism

Menorah

A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles. The oldest symbol Judaism.

Yarmulka

Yiddish word for the round head covering worn by jewish males.