Judaism Flashcards
Do Judaist believe in 1 god, many deities, or Mutiple gods?
They believe there is only one god who established a covenant or special agreement with them. They believe God communicates through their believers through prophets and rewards with good deeds but also can be punished too
What is the covenant in Judaism, and why is it important?
Covenant is an agreement, such as a contract between 2 people. Jews see their relationship with God as a covenant. They believe that God asked them to do certain things and if they do then he will take care of them by taking over the Romane
Monotheism?
one God
Covenant
Agreement
What does Synagogue mean in Judaism ?
Where Jews would meet for religious worship and instructions
What does Rabbi mean in Judaism?
a Jewish scholar or teacher
What does Kosher mean in Judaism?
any food that complies with a strict set of dieters rules in Judaism.
What does Shabbat (Sabbath) mean in Judaism
the name of the day of rest in Judaism
What does Star of David mean in Judaism?
a six-pointed figure consisting of two interlaced equilateral triangles, used as a Jewish and Israeli symbol.
What does Menorah mean Judaism?
a candelabrum used in Jewish worship, especially one with eight branches and a central socket used at Hanukkah
Represents light and knowledge,
especially during Hanukkah.
What does Torah mean in Judaism?
The laws of Moses, first 5 books of Ta-Na KH
(Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and
Deuteronomy)
Judaism
Names after the tribe of Judah
What does Jew mean in Judaism
Shortened form of Judean-member of the tribe of
Judah
What does Jehovah mean in Judaism
God of the Jews
What does Hebrew mean in Judaism?
Originally Habiru- “they who crossed over”
referred to people who crossed the desert- now the
language of the Jews.
