- Abraham: Founder of Judaism who, according to the Bible, led his family from Ur to Canaan in obedience to God's command.
- Diaspora: The scattering of Jews to many parts of the world.
- Jerusalem: An ancient city in western Asia; capital of present-day Israel.
- Judaism: The religion of the Jewish people.
- monotheism: A belief in one God.
- Moses: Prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
- Sabbath: A weekly day of rest, prayer, and study.
- Ten Commandments: According to the Hebrew Bible, the laws God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai.
- Torah: The first five books of the Hebrew Bible containing the laws and teachings of Judaism.