judaism

Question 1

patriarchs?

Answer 1

Abraham, Issac, Jacob

Question 2

Abrahams role in the covenant

Answer 2

to abide by Gods rules in which would result in Abraham being led to the promised land and having numerous descendants

Question 3

story of exodus

Answer 3

the Israelites went free from Egyptian slavery, witnessed the destruction of the Egyptians in a final confrontation at the Reed Sea, and journeyed from Egypt to the land promised to their ancestor

Question 4

diaspora

Answer 4

the spread of jews

Question 5

blood libel

Answer 5

when the jews would supposedly kill kids and drink their blood

Question 6

types of judaism

Answer 6

• orthodox
• reformed
  conservative

Question 7

shabbat

Answer 7

jewish day of rest, Saturday. no work is to be done.

Question 8

creations

Answer 8

day 1- light
day 2- the dome
day 3- vegetation
day 4- sun and moon
day 5- fish and birds
day 6- land animals and humans
day 7- rest

Question 9

Judaism originated

Answer 9

Abraham 376BC

Question 10

second temple

Answer 10

destruction occurred in 70 CE. Jewish people became diaspora.

Question 11

TaNaK

Answer 11

Hebrew scriptures. Moses received 2 teachings on Sinai. The Torah and oral Torah.

Question 12

Talmud

Answer 12

oral Torah 200 ce rabbis commentary down the bottom

Question 13

responsa

Answer 13

modern rabbinical literature ethical issues

Question 14

Halakhah

Answer 14

all the laws in the oral and written torah

Question 15

Hasidism

Answer 15

strict orthodox

Question 16

messiah

Answer 16

appointed one

Question 17

Sinai covenant

Answer 17

where the covenant was made between Moses and god on mount sinai where Moses received the 10 commandments

Question 18

passover

Answer 18

festival commemorating exodus

Question 19

zionism

Answer 19

political movement aimed at achieving the establishment of a jewish home state of Israel.

Question 20

b’rit

Answer 20

jewish word for covenant

Question 21

Havdalah

Answer 21

ritual marking the conclusion of shabbat

Question 22

mitzvoth

Answer 22

commandments

Question 23

Halacha

Answer 23

jewish law

Question 24

Decalogue

Answer 24

10 commandements

Question 25

gemilut chasidim

Answer 25

acts of loving and kindness eg visiting the sick, the poor

Question 26

tzedakah

Answer 26

charity- jews must give within their means

Question 27

bal tashkit

Answer 27

do not destroy- prohibits unnecessary destruction of gods creation

Question 28

prophetic vision

Answer 28

sent by god. called to proclaim a message that people were straying from the path set down by the Torah. they reformed social structure emphasised themes of peace, equality and justice

Question 29

book of proverbs

Answer 29

collection within wisdom literature. they offer how to lead a moral life and other simple advice

Question 30

wisdom

Answer 30

god is the source of wisdom

Question 31

righteousness

Answer 31

with integrity

Question 32

purity

Answer 32

virtue that has value

Question 33

generosity

Answer 33

helping society poor and vulnerable

Question 34

Tikkun Olam

Answer 34

the world to come or heaven on earth if a person saves another they have saved the world. Aim is to achieve perfected world. the overall ethical aspect of tikkum slam reflects on social justice and that individuals have the responsibility of rectifying social inequalities.