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Israelites
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| monotheism | the belief in one god |
| tribe | a group of related families, extended family unit |
| covenant | a religious agreement |
| confederation | group of allies |
| exile | a period of forced absence from one's country or home |
| Diaspora | refers to the scattering of communities of Jews outside their homeland |
| synagogue | a Jewish house of worship |
| rabbi | a Jewish leader and teacher |
| messiah | deliverer sent by God |
| kosher | foods specially prepared according to Jewish dietary laws |