Responding to Challenges Faced by the Ancient Israelites

Assignments to hand in:    Complete handout: Challenges Faced by the Ancient Israelites    &    Comprehension Questions in Step 4

Step 1: Download the following audio file: (BAH MITZVAH), while looking at the picture below:

Step 2: Download and print the handout: Challenges Faced by the Ancient Israelites

Step 3: Answer the questions critical thinking questions for each Challenge in the handout, while viewing corresponding pictures linked below.

    Challenge A: Samuel Making Saul King of Israel Pic

    Challenge B: Temple of Solomon Pic

    Challenge C: Portion of Dead Sea Scrolls Pic

Step 4: Answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper:

• What types of challenges did the Israelites face in ancient times?

• Which of the challenges that you learned about in this activity do you think posed the greatest threat to the survival of Judaism? Why?

• Why do you think many Jews feel it is important to remember the challenges faced by the ancient Israelites?

• Do you think Jews today might face any similar challenges as they practice their faith in the modern world? Explain.