REL 134 University of Phoenix Jewish History Discussion

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Thisassignment allows you to learn more about Jewish history by taking a closer look at the holy days, major sects of contemporary Judaism, and a key person in Jewish history.

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REL/134 v7
Jewish History
Part 1: Common Holy Days in Jewish Religious
Traditions
Complete the table below with information about common Jewish holy days (such as Rosh Hashanah or
Passover). Identify at least seven Jewish religious holy days and place each holy day in the correct
season (time of year). Provide a brief explanation of each holy day you identified.
Note: An example has been provided. You may add additional rows or move the text fields to different
locations within the table as needed.
Fall
(September –
November)
Winter
(December – February)
Spring
(March – May)
Summer
(June – August)
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Example:
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an 8 daylong Festival of Lights.
It is a celebration of the
victory of the
Maccabees over the
armies of Syria, as well
as the rededication of
the Temple in
Jerusalem.
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Part 2: Major Sects of Judaism
Select 3 major sects of contemporary Judaism to compare and contrast. Identify them in the table below.
Sect of Judaism
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Sect of Judaism
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Sect of Judaism
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In the table below, list at least 2 similarities and 2 differences among the sects of Judaism you selected.
Similarities
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Differences
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Jewish History
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Part 3: Summary
Write a 525- to 700-word summary that includes the following:
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A description of the life and importance of 1 key person in Jewish history (person must be from a
historical figure from Judaism, such as Abraham, Isaiah, or Josephus.)
An explanation of 1 key event in the history of Judaism that is connected to that person
A description of any rituals, symbols, or sacred texts in Judaism associated with this event or person
Brief explanation of Jewish ethics
Summary
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Include references formatted according to APA guidelines. You may find helpful resources for formatting
citations in the Center for Writing Excellence in the University Library.
References
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