jewish keywords Flashcards
what is a synagogue?
jewish place of worship
what is shekinah?
the presence of god
what is shabbat?
spiritual day of rest and renewal
what is kosher?
food laws
what is the torah?
jewish holy book
what is the mitzvots?
613 laws (good deeds and duties)
what is the messiah?
a man who will bring a new era of peace
what is a covenant?
an agreement between 2 parties
what is the shema?
a prayer (the declaration of faith)
what is monotheism?
the belief in one god
what does impersonal mean?
jews believing god is a force
what does providence mean?
god has a purpose for everything
what is the amidah?
the standing prayer
info about amidah?
respect to god as theyโre in godโs presence
what is the modeh ani?
morning prayer
info about modeh ani?
to show they are grateful to god
what is the siddur?
jewish prayer book
what is the mezuzah?
an encased parchment scroll
what is the ark?
place where they keep the torah
