Judaism Flashcards
1
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Place of Origin
A
- Mesopotamia
- Land of Canaan
2
Q
Date of Origin
A
4000 years ago
3
Q
Sacred Text
A
- TaNaKh (consists of the Torah, nevi’im, ketuvim)
- Talmnd
- Halakhah
4
Q
Significant People
A
Abraham, Isaac, Moses
5
Q
Concept of God
A
Monotheistic
6
Q
Name of God
A
Yahweh
7
Q
Key beliefs
A
- Covenant
- Ten Commandments
- Messiah still to come
- Mitzvoth/s (commandments)
8
Q
Relationship of people with God
A
Covenant
9
Q
Jesus
A
Ordinary person
10
Q
Groups in Judaism
A
- Ultra-Orthodox
- Orthodox
- Conservative
- Progressive / Reform
11
Q
Name of Followers
A
Jews
12
Q
Name of Prayer
A
Sabbath/Shabbat
13
Q
Day of community gathering
A
Friday evening – Saturday evening
14
Q
Place of worship
A
Synagogue
15
Q
Religious leader
A
Rabbi
16
Q
dresscode
A
- women (modest dress)
- men (kippah, prayer shawl)
17
Q
dietary requirements
A
- kosher food
- trayf food - no meat and dairy together
18
Q
Symbols
A
Star of David
19
Q
Religious pilramige
A
Israel
