J2 Flashcards
Who was Moses rescued by after being put in a basket on the River Nile? [1]
The Pharaoh’s wife
What is the Torah? (2)
The law that contains the 5 books of Moses which refers to all aspects of life.
- Forms the basis of the Jewish law
Define ‘promised land’ [2]
The land of Canaan which God promised to Abraham and his descendants
What do the 5 books of Moses refer to? (1)
The Torah (Teaching/Law)
Why was Moses put in a basket on the River Nile? [2]
- To save his life
- As the Pharaoh wanted all baby boys to be killed
Define ‘Covenant’ [3]
A solemn promise or agreement made between 2 or more people/groups. A covenant requires commitments from both sides
Why did Moses kill an Egyptian soldier? [1]
He couldn’t stand watching Jews being mistreated a slaves.
What did God ask Moses after Moses left the royal palace? [1]
To ask for the release of the Jewish people so they can go back to Canaan.
What was the date of Abraham’s birth? [1]
20th, 19th BC
What are the names of books in the Torah? (5)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Why is the Torah important for the Orthodox Jews? (2)
They believe that the text is:
- the key source of wisdom and authority
- inspired by words of God
What was the last and the worst plague that God gave to the Egyptians? [1]
The death of the firstborn son in every Egyptian family.
What was the religious state of Abraham’s birth place at that time? [1]
People worshipped many gods and idols
How many Mitzvot are there? (1)
613
Why did Abraham and his wife decide to leave their country? Where were they going? [2]
-It was instructed by God
-Canaan (The promised land)
What did Jews do to make sure the ‘death angel’ would pass over their house? [2]
- Sacrificed lamb
- Smeared the blood of the lamb on their doorpost
What do the first 10 Mitzvot represent? (1)
How are they important? (2)
-The first 10 Mitzvot are the 10 commandments
-Part of the covanant Jews made with God
-States that God will protect the jews if Jews follow the 10 commandments. (knowing these commandments from the Torah is really important.) - for Jews
Where does Abraham and his community settle on the way? [1]
Haran in Nothern Mesopotamia
Why were the Jews finally let go? [1]
Since the Pharaoh’s own son died
How did the Jews escape? [1]
Through the ‘Sea of Reeds’ also known as the Red Sea.
At what age and where did Abraham die? [2]
-175 years old
-In Canaan
What did God do to the Red Sea? [1]
He parted it so that the Jews could go through.
What happened to the Egyptians who chased the Jews through the Red Sea? [1]
They were swept away since the sea was back to normal.
What did Abraham have to do with his son Isaac to show his trust to God? [2]
Take Isaac to the peak of Mount Moriah and sacrifice him to God
-Mount Moriah
-sacrifice
How and why would Reformed Jews reinterpret the law of the Torah?(2)
- They find it important but aren’t strict with the rules.
- They reinterpret it according to modern life.
What is the name of the place where Moses went to the top and left his people behind? [1]
Mount Sinai
What were 3 things Abraham had to do to keep his side of the covenant? [3]
-Walk, love, and trust God
-Go to land of Moriah and to the peak of Mount Moriah to sacrifice Isaac to God
-Pack his bags and leave his home country with his family to Canaan
What was carved on the tablets of stone which were carried down Mount Sinai? What did they later become? [2]
The 10 laws God gave Moses which were later the 10 commandments.
What does Tenakh sometimes refer to?(1)
Name the key sections/ branches? (3)
- Hebrew bible
- Torah
- Nevi’im
- Ketuvim
What did God promise Abraham that directly affected Abraham at that moment? [6]
-God will treat kindly those who treat Abraham kindly and those who oppose Abraham, God will oppose
-God will protect Abraham
-God will be Abraham’s greatest reward
-God will give Abraham the Promised Land
-Name Abraham the ‘father of all nations’
-Sarah will give birth to a baby boy
What did God promise Abraham that was fulfilled after Abraham died and is still going till this day? [5]
-God will be your and their God forever
-Abraham’s name will be used as a blessing
-Make Abraham a great nation
-Multiply Abraham’s family as much as the stars on the sky
-Bless all families (including his) through Abraham
What did the 10 commandments guide Jews to do? [1]
How to live peacefully with each other.
Did God and Abraham both keep their side of Covenant? Explain. [2]
-Yes
-Abraham does all the things he needs to do and God keeps all his promises even if it was after Abraham died
What were the terms of the covenant made between the Jews and God? [1]
The God will be the God of Jews and protect them from any harm.
Where did Moses die? [1]
Moab
What does the Nevi’im mean and do? (2)
(the Prophets ) - eight prophetic books
- continues to trace Jewish
history and expand on the
laws in the Torah.
Who was chosen to lead the Jews? Where were they led to? [2]
- Joshua
- Canaan
What did the Jews have to do to move into their homeland? Give one example. [1]
Fight battles
e.g. Jericho
What is circumcision and why do Jewish boys get circumcised? [3]
-Circumcision is a physical mark on all Jewish boys
-that marks the covenant
-and binds and unites the Jewish people.
What does the Ketuvim mean and have? (2)
(the Writings) – eleven
books
- contains poetry, stories,
advice, historical accounts and more
What are commandments 1-4 about? [1]
The relationship between the Hebrews and God
The types of writing found in the Ketuvim? (5/9)
-Psalms
-Proverbs
-Job
-The Five Scrolls (Song of
songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther)
-Daniel
What do the final 6 commandments focus on? [1]
Ethical behaviour and conduct towards others.
What does the fourth commandment talk about? Explain. [2]
- Observing Shabbat
- Reflects the day that God rested in Genesis 1 and is a day to devote to God.
- God is honoured through the observances of this day.
What are the 4 main things that Abraham influenced for Judaism today?
-Beginning of Judaism
-Obedience to God
-Faith and trust in God
-Promised land
What does the first commandment talk about? Explain. [1]
- Monotheism
- Unacceptable for Jewish people to worship anyone but God.
What does the second commandment talk about? Explain. [1]
- Make sure no FALSE idols are worshipped
What does the third commandment talk about? Explain. [1]
- Forbids misuse of God’s name
= To make sure God is shown proper honour and respect
What are the TWO words/names Jewish people might use when speaking about God? + Their meanings in English [2]
- Adonai = Lord
- Hashem = the name
What is the Talmud? [3]
-The Oral Law
-Teachings on how to interpret the Torah and apply it to life that was passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth
-Many also consider the Oral law to be inspired by God
Why is Moses important for Judaism? [3]
- Moses rescued the Jews from Egypt so without him there wouldn’t be Judaism because Hebrews made part of the religion.
- The 10 commandments are part of the Torah which is part of the written law which then connects to the Jewish law which is important for Judaism.
What are the 2 sections in the Talmud and what are they? [4]
-Mishnah - Collection of oral teachings in 6 sections
-Gemara - commentary on Mishnah
Why was the Tenakh created when there was already the Talmud? [1]
There was a danger that the teachings would be changed, altered, or misinterpreted so it was important that they were written down
What is the Mishnah? [2]
-Oral law brought together into 1 document
-in late 4th and early 5th century CE
What are the actual contents in the Talmud? [5]
-Sayings, ideas, and stories covering wide aspects of life
-Ideas that were recorded date back centuries
How many sectors does the Mishnah have? [1]
6
What is each sector of the Mishnah called?
Seder
What subjects does the Mishnah deal with? [5]
-Dietary laws
-Marriage
-Divorce
-Shabbat
-Etc
What is the Gemara? [2]
the debates that the Mishnah caused, written down in 500CE
What is the purpose of the Talmud? [3]
For the early Jews:
-To interpret the Torah
-To know how to apply the Torah to life
What was the name of the place of Abraham’s birth? [1]
Ur
