Judaism Flashcards
How did the 12 tribes of israel come about
God changes Jacobs name to Israel and Jacobs 12 sons become the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Why is David important
Best king Israel has ever seen
Expalian exile and return
The jews keep being tested and exiled only to return back to the promised land once they suceed
Explain diaspora
The Jewish want to always return to Canaan even when they can’t. Some jews still chose to live in diaspora and stay away from jeruselum
What is a synagogue
Greek for “assembly” they were set up to be a place of worship away from the temple. The Torah is taught here
What is the shema
The Jewish proclamation of faith
What is sit shiva
7 day period of mourning where mirrors are covered and you don’t think about yourslef
What is the magen david
“Star of david” includes 7 sections with 2 overlapping triangles symbolizing god overlapping with humanity. Symbolizes gods benevolence
What is a mezuzah
A piece of the Shema stuck diagonally on a right door post to remind you of the Shema and touch it as you pass.
What is humash
The Torah scroll printed in book form for people to own and reference.
What is the Torah scroll
Super scared can only be touched by handles and if not or if dropped a funeral is held. Includes the first 5 books of the old testament. Genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers, and deutronomy
What is hamsa
A symbol of gods protection palm with the eye in the middle
What is a teffilin
2 black boxes worn on the forehead and upper arm facing the heart
