Judaism Flashcards
Bar Mitzvah
Celebration of a boy coming of age at 13
Bat Mitzvah
Celebration of a girl coming of age 12
Brit Milah
Ceremony of circumcision at which a boy becomes a member of the Jewish people of God
Charity
The requirement for Jews to give at least 10% of their income to those in need.
Covenant
God’s agreement to look after the Jews as his chosen people, subject to Israel’s obedience.
Free will
The belief that God gives people the opportunity to mzke decisions for themselves.
Healing the world
The Jewish idea that is about making the world a better place.
Judge
The belief that God is fair. The qualities of justice and forgiveness are perfectly balanced.
Kosher
Food that is ‘clean’ and ‘fit’ and that meets the requirements of the Jewish dietary laws.
Merciful
Refers to the nature of God as compassionate.
Pesach
Festival that celebrates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt
Resurrection
The belief of many Jews that, in a future age, the dead will rise from their graves to live again.
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year, which recalls the Genesis creating story.
Sanctity of human life
The belief that all human life is precious and holy.
Shabbat
The Jewish holy day celebrated weekly, which begins at sunset on Friday and continues to nightfall on Saturday.
