beliefs and teachings Flashcards
what is the tenakh
the Jewish holy book
what is the torah
the written laws
What is gods covenant with Abraham
Abraham and his followers would have the promised land of Canaan
Abraham will become the father of many nations
To bless and favour the Jews
What was Abrahams (Who represented all the Jews) covenant to God
To live a life dedicated to God
How was the covenant sealed?
Through the action of circumcision
Abraham put is acceptance of the covenant by being circumcised in self and by circumcising all the males in his household
How did God keep his side of the covenant
Like Abraham the father of many nations God made it possible for Abraham and his wife Sarah to conceive and give birth despite being old
What was the covenant at Sinai
The covenant between God and Moses
This is the foundation of Jewish law
Today believe the covenant is still binding
10 Commandments to give guidance on how to have a good relationship with God and how to have a good relationship with each other in order for a peaceful society
What was gods covenant to Moses
To protect the Jews from harm and specially bless them
What was the Jews covenant to God
To obey his laws including the 10 Commandments
What are The 613 mitzvot
God gave you 613 mitzvot (commandments or laws) that they must obey by following them Jews believe they are doing what God wants of them
What is thought about the Jewish law and free war
A mitzvot is a Jewish law there are 613 mitzvot
The 10 Commandments are the first 10 mitzvot
Following the mitzvots makes it impossible to disobey God
But God also gave Jesus the will to make their own choices
The mitzvats guide jews on how to use their free will correctly-can live in a way that pleases God
What do jews believe about God as a judge
Our actions have consequences
Good actions bring Jews closer to God and insured they are judged favourably
Going against God has serious consequences
God judges Jews on how well they follow the laws
Gods judgements are always fair and merciful
When do jews believe they are judged
Every year during Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
When they die - God decides how they will spend the afterlife
What are the general beliefs about life after death
Many do not think it is important to know about life after death
Some Jews believe they will be judged after death
Some Jews believe in resurrection
More important focus on the present
What are Jewish beliefs about heaven
If they follow their faith correctly they will go to heaven or paradise when they die
No clear teaching about what it is like
Considered to be where people are with God
What are Jewish beliefs about Sheol
Some Jews believe people who do not enter heaven go to sheal
A place of waiting
Where souls are cleansed
Do not believe in a place of eternal punishment
What are Jewish beliefs about judgement and resurrection
Some Jews believe they will be judged by God as soon as they die
Others believe God will judge everyone on the day of judgement after the coming of Moses
Not many Jews believe in physical or spiritual resurrection
What are the three moral principles of Judaism
Justice
Healing the world
Kindness to others
Why is justice a key moral principle in Judaism
Just a few photos of bringing about what is right answer according to the law or make up for it wrong that has been committed
Justice is a sacred duty for Jews
How is healing the world be a key moral principle in Judaism
Healing the world is an important concept in Judaism which involves taking action to help us work in sustaining the world
Many Jews help to heal the world by contributing to social justice or helping to protect the environment.
What is on full by volunteering for charities such as world Jewish relief
Why is kindness to others a key moral principle in Judaism
Jews in to show kindness to others by showing positive, caring actions towards all living things
What is the Jewish sanctity of life
Life is sacred and holy because it comes from God
God give life only God can end it
Jews believe a duty to preserve life-particularly those of innocent, vulnerable people
Jews should not to do anything to quicken a person natural death
What is pikuach nefesh
If you wish obligation to save a life even if it means breaking Jewish laws
What is the Talmud
Explanation of the Torah by rabbis
What are the mitzvot between man and God like
Please tell jews how much they can improve their relationship with God
They cover areas such as worship, sacrifice and the observation of festivals
The most Important are the first 4 of the 10 Commandments
What are the mitzvots between man and man like
These tell Jews how to improve their relationships with each other
This is important because the torah teachs that Jews should show love towards each other and by doing this Jews are showing love to God
They cover areas such as the treatment of workers and how to settle disputes
What is the messianic age
This will be a time in the future of global peace and harmony when everyone will want to become closer to God
What orthodox Jews believe about the Messiah
There is a descendent of King David in every generation who has the potential to become the Messiah. If you are worthy of redemption this person will be directed by God to become the Messiah
What do reform Jews believe about the Messiah
Many reform Jews reject the idea of The Messiah. They do believe in a future messianic age but believe this will be achieved by everyone working together to create world peace rather than as the result of the leadership of one person
What will the future Messiah do
Rebuild the temple in Jerusalem and gather all Jews back to Israel
Bring in world peace and unite humanity together
Uphold the law in the Torah and be the ultimate teacher of it
Wall over humanity with kindness and justice
What is meant by the Jews believing that God is one
God is the only being who should be worshipped
God is a single, whole, invisible being
God is the source of morals, beliefs and values
What is the Shema
An important prayer from the Torah which states believe in the one God
What is a monotheistic religion
Means that jews believe there is only one God
What are the words in the Shema
Hear, o israel ! The lord is our god, the lord alone. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your might
What did you believe about God as creator and sustainer
God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh
Most orthodox Jews believe that God literally made the world in six days-they’ve reject the big bang and evolution
Most reform jews believe God created the world using the Big Bang and humans through evolution
God also sustains the universe-provides resources needed for life on Earth
What do Jews believe God is
Omnipotent - God is all powerful
Omniscient - God is all knowing
On the present - God is everywhere at all times
What is Shekhinah
Is the presence of God on Earth
They were led by a pillar of Fire or cloud
Many of the prophets made references
Female presence
What is an example of shekhinah
When the Israelites were making their way to Cana they had a tabernacle which had the divine presence in it which told them the right way to Cana
