Judaism originated with the Hebrews who settled in Palestine, the promised land, in 930 BCE. The kingdom later split into Israel and Judah. Jews believe in one God and that they are God's chosen people according to the sacred texts of the Torah and the Ten Commandments. Important Jewish figures include the patriarch Abraham, leader Moses who led the Exodus, and kings David and Solomon. Today Israel is a Jewish state and the site of ongoing conflict with neighboring Palestine.

1. Mrs. Agosta, Mrs. Hassett and Ms. Pojer Judaism

12. The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall The Dome of the Rock

20. Reading the Torah

25. Mount Sinai

26. St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai

27. Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem

28. King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan The First Temple

29. Inside the Temple Tabernacle The Arc of the Covenant

30. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel

31. Israelites in Captivity