JEWISH BELIEFS Flashcards
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Abraham
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Known as the father of the Jewish people. God made the covenant wit him.
2
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The Amidah
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Standing prayer
3
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Aron Hakodesh
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Contains the Torah scrolls
4
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Bar Mitzvah
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Boys 13th Birthday
5
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Bat Mitzvah
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Girls 12th Birthday
6
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Bimah
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Reading platform of the Torah.
7
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Brit Milah
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Circumcision after 8 days old.
8
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Charity
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Giving to those in need.
9
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The Covenant
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God’s agreement to look after the chosen people.
10
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Judge
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The belief that God is fair.
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Free will
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Humans are free to do right or wrong, but God will judge them.
12
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Kosher
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Following dietary laws
13
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The Messiah
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The person sent to give freedom to the world by God.
14
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Ner Tamid
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A candle that burns constantly as a sign of God’s presence.
15
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Pesach
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Festival celebrating Exodus.
