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judaism Flashcards

1
Q

who is the father of judaism + what does he do?

A

abraham -> promotes chosen people and promise land
monotheistic society

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2
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Abraham Covenant

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Obey God’s rules for protection of jews
carried by Isaac and Jacob

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3
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what does moses do?

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frees enslaves jews
10 plagues and 10th = angel of death
parts red seas (depart to exodus)

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4
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Diaspora

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exile
invasion of judah
jews disperse and leave the holy land

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5
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Shema

A

prayer

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6
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rabbi

A

teacher

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7
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torah

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laws

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8
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Books of Torah

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Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy

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9
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kosher means?

A

fitting or correct (food that is fit for consumption)

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10
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what do prophets do?

A

receive messages from God
enforce will of God
Malachi is the last

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11
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the parts of tanakh

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  1. Torah (laws)
  2. Prophets
  3. Writings
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12
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king david

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reign 40 years
conquers land and jereuselum

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13
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solomon

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builds temple
breaks kingdom into North (Israel) and South (judah)

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14
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Promise land

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land of hope and opportunity
source of war

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15
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genesis

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helper of man/woman
creation
saturday = sabbath

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16
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one god

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YHVH (name of God)

17
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exodus

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mass immigration from egypt to promise land
departure
covenant and moses

18
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mitzvot

A

laws, commandments and guidance
10 commandments

19
Q

Tikkum Olaf (ethics)

A

stet straight or order
trigger the coming of messiah

20
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Mezuzah

A

Scroll w shema

21
Q

Tefflin

A

Black box with stripes

22
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Tallit

A

Prayer shawl

23
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Tzitzit

A

Fringes

24
Q

Kippah

A

Skull cap

25
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Hamsa hand

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Blue hand

26
Q

Menorah

A

Candle

27
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Noahide Laws:

A
  1. Kill
  2. Steal
  3. One god
  4. No sex
  5. No unslaughtered
  6. No blasphemy
  7. Fair judge

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