J6- Religion and Social Action Flashcards
1
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What does the Torah teach about Kindness?
A
- Show kindness to others
- helping strangers
- supporting poor
- treating everyone with respect
2
Q
Leviticus 19:18
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“Love your neighbor as yourself”
3
Q
Chesed
A
kindness
4
Q
What is Tzedakah (5)
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- Means righteous giving
- giving to those in need
- not a charity but a duty
- done to create a fair society
- Pushkes are placed in Jewish homes to collect donations
5
Q
What is Pushkes (2)
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- Small collections boxes
- Families save money to donate to poor
6
Q
What is Gemulit Hasadim (4)
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- Acts of kindness
- everyday life things
(can be small or big) - Does not require money
- Done without expecting anything in return
7
Q
Why do Jews do Tzedakah? (2)
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- practices reflect the beliefs of Jews
2.’helping others bring holiness to everyday life’
8
Q
What is the Jewish belief about why humans were made?
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- Humans were made to be caretakers of the Earth
- Should help protect and preserve
9
Q
Genesis 2:15
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“work it and take care of it”
- God commands adam
10
Q
Stewardship meaning
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Using resources wisely and ensuring they are available for future generations
11
Q
What do Jews believe about humanity’s responsibility (3)
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- Believe God created everything
- believe everything in the world is a gift from God
- Believe that it is a duty to protect everything given by God
12
Q
Jews belief of destroying the environment
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seen as disrespect to God’s creations
13
Q
What is Tikkun Olam? (3)
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- means repairing the world
- encourages Jews to fix what is broken in todays world
(society and nature)
14
Q
What does Tikkun Olam include (4)
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- recycling
- reducing waste
- working to stop pollution
- supporting causes that aim to protect the environment
15
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Deuteronomy 15:7
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“You shall not harden your heart of shut your hand against your needy brother”
