Jewish Beliefs

Question 1

Two people who had a covenant with God in the tenakh…

Answer 1

Abraham, Noah and Moses.

Question 2

One way Jews sealed the covenant with God…

Answer 2

Agreeing to the 10 commandments and the mitzvah

Question 3

What is the Jewish promised land called?

Answer 3

The Jewish promised land is Israel.

Question 4

God sent 10 plagues because…

Answer 4

The pharaoh wouldn’t agree to let the Jewish slaves free.

Question 5

The Israelites were rescued from slavery by…

Answer 5

The pharaoh agreeing to let them go after the 10 plagues were sent down over the Egyptians.

Question 6

Jews believe god is what?

Answer 6

Omnipotent- all powerful
Omniscient- all knowing
Omnibenevolent- all loving

Question 7

How many mitzvah are in the Jewish bible?

Answer 7

613

Question 8

Jews are judged on …. and during ……..

Answer 8

Death

Rosh Hashanah

Question 9

On death the good go to ….. and the bad go to ….

Answer 9

Heaven

Sheol

Question 10

Orthodox Jews believe…

Answer 10

Strictly observe Jewish laws and practices on the Torah.

Question 11

What are the beliefs on Shekinah?

Answer 11

The divine presence of God.
Gods manifested glory. (shows gods power and glory)
Gods presence on earth
The Holy Spirit of God
Profits e.g Isaiah
Described as a pillar of fire or cloud leading Jews out of Egypt
Some believe it is the feminine presence of God