Judaism Flashcards
What is a synagogue
A house of assembly building for Jewish public prayer study and assembly
What is kosher
Fit or proper
Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus 11
What does messiah mean
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind
What is Maimonides 13 principles of faith and give an example
13 principles that were in the Torah
God is eternal
Who are the Charedi
The Ultra-Orthodox Jews
What is the Talmud
Commentary on the Mishnah which includes teachings and stories
What are Secular Jews
Jews who do not believe in God and the Torah
What are the 2 types of communities of Jews
Ashkenazi
Sephardic
What is the Shema
A prayer declaring a belief in one god
What did Maimonides say about Jews
No language exists to be able to describe the uniqueness of God
What did Rabbi Judah Halevi say about God and what does it mean
If I understand him I would be Him
God is unique through Jewish Belief
Today Jews will…
Shema
Read the prayer every morning and night
What is the prayer said in orthodox services to illustrate how God created the world
Blessed be He who spoke, and the world existed
Where in the Torah are the 10 commandments given to Moses
Exodus
What quote from Pslam states God as a Judge
And what does the quote mean
You are not a God that has pleasure in wickedness
Gosh is a Fair Judge
When can someone ask for forgiveness for bad deeds
10 days after Rosh Hashana and before Yom Kippur
What is a source of wisdom in Isasiah which shows the Messaanic Age
Wolf shall live with the lamb and the lion will eat straw with the Ox
What is the first step to the Messisianic Age
The coming of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead
What did Maimonides say about the Messiah
The Messiah was one of the 13 principles of Judaism
What are characteristics of the Messiah
Great Political Leader
Descendent of King David
Not supernatural
Judge
What are the three things the Messiah will do
Bring Jews back to Israel and restore Jerusalem
Rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
Have a period of Peace
What are the 3 main parts to Abrahams covenant
Descendants
Promised land
Blessing and Redemption
What shows Jews belief about Moses
Maimonides in his 13 principle of Judaism describes Moses as the father of all prophets
