Chapter 1: GCSE Judaism Keywords

Question 1

Shekinhah

Answer 1

The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.

Question 2

Messiah

Answer 2

The anointed one who Jews believe will bring a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuilding the temple and bringing an age of Universal Peace.

Question 3

Mitzvot

Answer 3

The term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.

Question 4

Covenant

Answer 4

A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham, and Moses.

Question 5

Synagogue

Answer 5

House of assembly; building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly.

Question 6

Kosher

Answer 6

(‘Fit’ or ‘proper’) foods that are permitted to be eaten accordingly to Leviticus Chapter 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah Scrolls.

Question 7

Torah

Answer 7

The five Books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.

Question 8

Shabbat

Answer 8

Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.