Judaism Flashcards
What does a Messiah mean in hebrew?
Annointed one
What do Jews believe about a Messiah?
God will one day send a Messiah to lead the world to peace
What does The Messianic Age refer to?
A sign of the end of the world and the physical resurrection of the dead
What is the Mitzvot?
Jewish commandments
What many commandments are there in the Mitzvot?
613
What does Monotheistic mean?
The belief in a single all mighty God
What does Omnipotent mean?
All powerful
What does Omnipresent mean?
God is everywhere
What does Omnibenevolent mean?
God is All loving
What does Omniscient mean?
God is all knowing
What do Orthordox Jews believe?
Holy scriptures should be followed strictly
What does Pikuach nefresh mean for Jews?
If they need to save someones life they are aloud to break one of their commandments
What is a Rabbi?
Religious offical of a synagogue
What is the promied land to Jews?
God offered Abraham The promised land if his descendants obey and Worship God
What is a reform Jew?
A Jew who keeps tradition but changes it to suir modern life
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The belief that Human life is sacred and is a gift from God. Must be respected and protected