Dayna Year 8 Judaism Flashcards
1
Q
Define covenant
A
A solemn promise or agreement
2
Q
What is monotheism
A
The belief in one god
3
Q
Who is Abram considered to be in Jewish faith?
A
He is considered to be ‘the father of the Jewish faith’
4
Q
What does circumcision mean?
A
To remove the foreskin of the penis
5
Q
What is ‘pesach’
A
Hebrew for Passover
6
Q
What is exodus?
A
The escape from slavery in Egypt by the Israelites
7
Q
How many plagues did god send to make the pharaoh change his mind?
A
Ten
8
Q
What is the meal eaten to celebrate Passover called?
A
Seder
9
Q
What does charoset represent?
A
It is a reminder of the cement used for the buildings. Also a reminder of sweet freedom
10
Q
What do bitter herbs represent?
A
The bitterness of slavery
11
Q
What is mohel?
A
The person that performs a circumcision
12
Q
What is the Jewish holy book called?
A
The Torah
