Importance of Shema Flashcards
What is Shekhinah
the divine presence of God in the world
what is ner tamid
the everlasting light in the synagogue that shows Gods presence
what is the SOWA
exodus tells us that Gods presence guided isralites as they wandered the desert
when did Moses experience Gods presence
when he saw the burning bush and he was called to lead the Israelites from slavery
when did the Israelites experience Gods presence
In the wilderness they were guided to the promised land
when do jews say they feel shekhinah
when they do good things - pray, study the Torah, fulfill a mitzvot
when do jews move away from Shekhinah
when they sin
what do jews say happened when the temple was destroyed
God was made homeless so they try to create a home in their lives
where do some believe Shekinah still dwells
western wall of the temple in jerusalem
what gender do jews believe God is
no gender but some say he has female attributes
what are other positive views of Shekhinah (4)
shekhinah shows how god guided jews and reveals his greatness
shows how god is beyond space and time but close to humans
helps jews see God as approachable
Reform jews say shekhinah has a female side so we should have female rabbis with equal rites
what are other negative views of shekinah (2)
makes god seem human and takes from his greatness
orthodox do not like the idea of female shekinah as it takes away from his oneness
where do jews experience Shekinah
when they study the Torah
in worship
