Beliefs and Teachings

Question 1

What is the Sanctity of Life?

Answer 1

The belief that life is holy and belongs to God.

Question 2

What is Pikuach Nefesh?

Answer 2

The belief that life is valuable and that in times of need there is a duty to save life.

Question 3

Teaching about Pikuach Nefesh in the Torah (Leviticus)

Answer 3

“Do not stand by while your neighbours life is at risk”

Question 4

Talmud examples of Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 4

• Rescuing a child from the sea
• Extinguishing a fire to save a life
• Eating unclean things if seized by ravenous hunger

Question 5

In Judaism what is the afterlife called?

Answer 5

“Olam Ha-Ba”

Question 6

What do Jews believe is a reward for living a good life? (Afterlife)

Answer 6

Going to “Gad Eden” (heaven)

Question 7

What is a punishment for living a bad life? (Afterlife)

Answer 7

Going to Gahenna (Hell)

Question 8

What is the belief “Immortality of the Soul”?

Answer 8

The belief that the Soul lives on after death of the body

Question 9

What is Judgement day? (Afterlife)

Answer 9

A day where people are judged on how they lived their lives.

Question 10

What are the two quotes for beliefs about the afterlife?

Answer 10

“The world is like a lobby before the Olam Ha-ba”

“This world is like the eve of the Shabbat, and the Olam Ha-ba is like Shabbat. Those who prepare for Shabbat will have good food to eat.”

Question 11

Who develops/edited the 613 mitzvot?

Answer 11

Rabbis

Question 12

What to the 613 mitzvot teach Jews?

Answer 12

The mitzvot teach Jews about relationships so that Jews can truly carry out their duties in order to be better people.

Question 13

What is one of the 613 mitzvot?

Answer 13

“Do not steal”

Question 14

Why is the Torah important?

Answer 14

• Tells the Jews how to fufill Gods will
• It is the 5 books of Moses and the first 5 book sof the Hebrew Bible
• The Torah is the word of God

Question 15

Why are there 3 services a day?

Answer 15

Morning: This is because Abraham prayed early in the day so he could meet with God before anything else.
Afternoon: This is because Isaac stopped what he was doing to pray to God in the afternoon.
Evening: This is because Jacob prayed to God in the evening to thank him for the blessings for the day.

Question 16

Synagogue quote?

Answer 16

“I have scattered them among the lands, I have made for them a small sanctuary (synagogue) in lands where they have arrived”

Question 17

What are 3 features of an Orthodox Synagogue? (5 mark plan)

Answer 17

• A synagogue is….
• It has a raised platform called a Bimah which is…
• It also contains the ner tamid which is…
• The synagogue has a plaque containing the 10 Commandments which represent…

Question 18

The Synagogue in the community quote?

Answer 18

“Be kind and lend them what they need” Deuteronomy 15:7-8

Question 19

How do Synagogues work in the community?

Answer 19

• They give back to the community
• Volenteers provide community support
• Host weddings, funerals and celebrations
• Also host coffee mornings, lunchs and dinners
• May hold fitness classes

Question 20

Why is it important for Jewish people to pray?

Answer 20

• It helps build a relationship between people and God.
• Helps people focus on their hearts, minds and souls on God.
• It helps to strengthen the Jewish community when they pray together.

Question 21

Why do Jews have a Mezuzah?

Answer 21

It is a reminder to be concious of tour responsibility to God.

Question 22

Why are Mezuzahs on doorposts?

Answer 22

You are immediately aware that you have to behave according to the rules (mitzvot/commandments)

Question 23

How is the Mezuzah linked to the covanent?

Answer 23

It is a reminder of their obligation to Godand the belief God is one.

Question 24

What are the different ways in which Jews pray? (5 mark plan)

Answer 24

• They use Tefflin
• They have Tallits and Tzitzits
• They pray the Amidah
• Males wear a Kippur