Judaism Flashcards
What is the primary source for Jewish Ethics and Divine Law?
The Torah (TaNaK) comprises Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What do the 613 mitzvot (commandments) do for Jewish people?
Set an ethical framework for Judaism, outline the moral principles given to the Jews when G-d saved them
What are the main ideas behind Jewish Ethics?
Sanctity of Life - everyone is made in the image of G-d
Duty to care for one another
Judaism is a faith of action
Two other sacred texts used
- Nevi’im (Prophets)
2. Ketuvim (Writings)
What is the covenant made between the Jews and G-d?
In exchange for the good deeds by G-d, Jews keep G-d’s laws
Adherents are believed to be judged based upon…
How they live their faith (faith of action) and how much they contribute to the overall holiness of the world
Jewish perspectives on human rights are based on…
The belief that G-ds revelation (commandments) and the covenant he set, together determine moral law
Main ideas surrounding Jewish Moral Law
Sin occurs when the law is broken
Repentance (free will) acknowledges the sin and returns to the law
Divine justice teaches about G-ds justice and requires human justice to lead to the sanctity of life
Following particular customs and rules help…
keep them together with G-d.
Bringing holiness to everything they do as…
an act of praise and honor to G-d. Their whole life becomes an act of worship.
Rituals?
- Circumcision
- Glass Breaking at the wedding (destruction of the temple)
- Atonement
- Bar Mitzvah
- Baby Naming ceremony
Everyone has a duty to…
Take care of one another
Debts are forgotten
Other basic facts
Monotheistic
Abrahamic faith
Linear worldview
