Jewish history

Masada there is love, death, fighting and fear. This is what actually happened in Masada. Masada is an ancient place with lots of history with it. The life at Masada was very frightening, because you have to spend every day fearing for our life. The gruesome way that all the people of Masada died was gruesome. HISTORY OF MASADA The word Masada means “mountain fortress.” The Zealots, who lived on Masada, held back ten- thousand Romans…

The Jewish people have been marked by violence and persecution unlike any other group of humans in mankind long and often troublesome history. Rather it be at onset of great empires like Rome or at the hands of sadistic rulers like Hitler, the Jews have been face with grave circumstances there entire existence. Yet for reasons some would consider divine intervention and others would simply associate as luck the Jewish race and culture has survived and often times thrived throughout history.…

explanation of the people, geographical nature, culture and the existence of the Jewish populations. He was connected to his religion more than many and throughout his travels he took particular attention to each Jewish community he encountered. He observed their customs in relation to his own, the size of the communities and the leaders who where in charge. This was very fascinating for the time period. Most Jewish people were able to travel in Christian and Muslim lands however many stayed put…

EXPLORING ANTI- SEMITISM- A GLOBAL HISTORY OF JEWS At the beginning of 2013, the world’s Jewish population was estimated at 13,854,800—an increase of 101,500 (0.74%) over the 2012 revised estimate . While the world's total population increased by 1.16% in 2012, the World Jewry increased at less than two thirds the general population growth rate. The trend which was mapped was that since the 1970s, world Jewry stagnated at zero population growth for nearly 20 years, with some recovery during…

is malicious behaviour that persecutes Jewish individuals Throughout history the Jewish community have been persecuted and tortured by other faiths for no justified reason. The first instances of Anti-semitism towards the Jews dates back to biblical times where they were captured as slaves in Egypt. Most of the time Jews were criticised for not fitting in with the rest of society, they separated themselves and refused to accept the ways of lives of non Jewish communities. The ‘Black Death’…

Migration Through the Lens of Diasporas The Jewish diaspora of the 8th century BCE was the first of its kind, but the term which would grow increasingly difficult to define and apply as time went on. In his essay, “Diasporas,” James Clifford attempts to elucidate the history and development of the term ‘diaspora’ and critically look at its implications. Defining the term diaspora, a task which seems simple, turns out to be the biggest obstacle to overcome in studying them, and that is what…

The main theological or cultural differences that might lead to differences in observance of Yom Kippur is the approach each has to traditional Jewish law. As the “Institute of Curriculum Services” (2008) website states, traditional law includes both moral requirements and ritual obligations. The moral obligations focus on charity and pursuing justice, whereas the ritual obligations are such things…

celebrations in other religions and that of Judaism is that a Jewish boy’s coming…

The History of the Synagogue The synagogue has been one of the most important aspects of practicing the Jewish religion. The word synagogue comes from a Greek origin meaning to gather or come together. Prayer can be practiced any day of the week and is usually in small groups. Praying as a single is not common in Judaism but praying with a group of guys or with a group of girls is common. The leader of the prayer at a synagogue is what 's known as the Rabbi. Rabbi’s can also be teachers of the…

Ellie Wiesel is considered to be one of the most prominent Jewish authors during the World War II era. Wiesel, through-out his life, has written many books portraying the vast accounts of social injustice the Jews experienced during the War. Wiesel’s critically acclaimed “Night” tells of these atrocities first hand and what he witness at a very young age. Ellie Wiesel is known for his striking imagery and colorful use of words to display the brutally of the Nazi regime in 1940s Europe. Across…