God as Lawgiver, Judge and the Shekinah Flashcards
1
Q
How is God lawgiver?
A
In order to help people exercise their free will – God gave laws to follow – he will judge people on how well they have followed these law throughout their life.
2
Q
How many Mitzvot are there and what are they?
A
613, they are the basis of Jewish life
3
Q
How many positive mitzvot are there?
A
248
4
Q
How many negative mitzvot are there
A
365
5
Q
What do Jews believe about God as Judge
A
They believe that God judges everyone and not just Jews and that God’s Judgment is fair, merciful and loving
6
Q
When do Jews believe God judges them?
A
Rosh Hashanah and after death
7
Q
What is the Shekinah?
A
The divine presence of God
