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Torah

Out of respect for the , the most sacred text of Judaism, readers do not touch it but instead use special pointers to mark their places.

Historians have learned much about the lives of the ancient Jews by studying the , which include prayers, commentaries, letters, and passages from the Hebrew Bible.

Orthodox Jews strictly follow a system of laws, known as law, that guide many areas of Jews’ daily lives.

are people who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others.

The sacred texts of Judaism include the Torah, the Hebrew Bible, and the .

DIRECTIONS Read each description. On the lines below, write the letter of the term or place that best matches each description.

6. The belief in only one God

7. A Jewish house of worship

8. Explanations; Talmud

9. Jewish day of worship

10. Kindness and fairness in dealing with other people

A) monotheism

B) commentaries

C) Sabbath

D) synagogue

E) justice