9.5 Key Concepts

Question 1

Shekhinah

Answer 1

• the place where God’s presence can be felt

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

• a promise between two people or groups

- Covenants were made with God between Noah, Abraham and Moses

Question 3

Messiah

Answer 3

• the anointed on who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age humankind
• this will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of universe peace

Question 4

Mitzvot

Answer 4

• there are 613 rules I. The Torah

- they are duties or good deeds