Jewish Studies

1) A. The Bar-Kokhba revolt was against the roman empire who was disrespectful to the fallen 2nd temple. The roman emperor Hadrian promised to rebuild the temple but instead his intentions were to build a temple to the roman god Jupiter.

B. The revolt took place around 132-136 CE

C. After the war the Jews were looked at as rebellions and the cause of all problems in the area. Hadrian wanted to root Judaism from the country and executed high priests and other members of the Judaism to humiliate it and try to eradicate it. Hadrian tried to erase Judaism but after his death Judaism became more portable and dispersed throughout the roman empire.

2) Rabbi Judah Ha-Nasi is remembered mainly for dividing the laws of the mishnah into six main categories.

3) A. Hillels Golden Rule was to imitate Aaeon Hakohens love of peace, love of man, and leading mankind to a knowledge of law.

B. The main differences between Hillel and Shammai are:

Admission to torah study- Shammai believed only worthy students can study Torah, while Hillel believed the Torah can be taught by anyone.

White lies- Shammai believed it is wrong to lie, Hillel believed that white lies are ok if they are said with good cause.

Divorce- Shammai believed the divorce can only be done under serious circumstances and transgression, Hillel believed that a man can divorce his wife for any reason

Hanukkah- Shammai believed that the candles on the menorah should decrease with the days, Hillel believed the numbers of the candles should increase

C. Hillel believed that the Torah was made for each person to learn and accept god in their own ways, he did not believe that the Torah belonged to specific people that are worthy of it, he believed god was amongst everybody rather than just for special people.

4) A. the two components of the Talmud are: the Mishnah and the Gemara

B. The Mishnah developed around 220 CE when the persecution of Jews raised the possibility of oral traditions to be forgotten.

The Gemara...