Judaism Flashcards
What is a covenant?
A promise between two people or groups.
Who are some individuals that made covenants with God?
Noah, Abraham, and Moses.
Who is known as the founding father of Judaism?
Abraham.
Why is Abraham considered a role model for Jews?
He believed in one God and trusted in God throughout his life.
What is Abraham known as?
A man of great faith.
What did God promise Abraham in the Torah?
“I will make of you a great nation.”
What were the three promises from God in the covenant with Abraham?
- A land
- A family
- His name would be famous.
What is the sign of the covenant with Abraham?
Male circumcision.
What ritual do many Jewish parents perform for their baby boys?
Brit Milah.
At what age do Jewish boys typically undergo circumcision in the Brit Milah ritual?
Eight days old.
What does the Brit Milah ritual signify?
A physical sign of the covenant and welcoming into the Jewish community.
What does the Jewish religion teach about God’s covenants?
God has made covenants with key people to build a relationship with the Jewish people.
Who is Moses in the context of Jewish history?
A prophet who led the Jewish ancestors out of slavery in Egypt.
Why is Moses considered very important to Jewish people?
He is believed to be the only person to have seen God face to face.
What did God give to Moses?
The Torah and the mitzvot rules.
How did Moses contribute to the Jewish ancestors?
He taught the Torah and the mitzvot rules to them.
What is a notable quote from Moses in the Torah?
“Let my people go!”
What is a significant quote from God to Moses in the Torah?
“I will surely be with you”
How do many Jewish people celebrate the actions of Moses?
They celebrate Passover.
What event do Jewish people remember during Passover?
The actions of Moses in freeing the Jewish ancestors, including the parting of the Red Sea.
What is done every year during the Passover festival?
The account of the escape from Egypt is read aloud.
What is expressed during the Passover festival in relation to Moses?
Jewish people remember and thank Moses for his bravery.
What are the Ten Commandments?
Ten laws handed directly to Moses from God.
How do the Ten Commandments relate to the 613 mitzvot?
They are the core rules given by God within the 613 mitzvot.
Who is expected to keep the Ten Commandments?
All Jews.
What is the commandment related to killing?
‘Do not kill.’
How do Orthodox Jews interpret the commandment ‘Do not kill’?
It applies to all life, including embryos.
What actions do Orthodox Jews support in relation to pregnancy and child-rearing?
Better parenting support like parenting classes and encouraging adoption.
What is the first commandment mentioned in the Ten Commandments?
‘You shall have no other gods but me.’
What is the Shema prayer?
The most important prayer in Judaism, recited every morning and night.
What does the commandment ‘Keep the Sabbath day holy’ instruct?
To observe a day of rest from Friday to Saturday.
Why are the mitzvot rules central to Orthodox Jews?
They shape all parts of their lives.
Fill in the blank: The Ten Commandments are the reason why Friday to Saturday are full days of rest, where no work takes place as it is a mitzvot rule to ‘______.’
keep the Sabbath day holy.
What are the five books of Moses called?
Torah
The Torah is considered the holiest books of the TeNaK.
What significant action did Moses take to fulfill the covenant made with Abraham?
Led the Jewish ancestors to the Promised Land
Where did Moses receive the Torah containing the 613 mitzvot rules?
Mount Sinai
Why do Jewish people believe they should follow the rules in the Torah?
To keep the covenant promise with God
What happens when Jewish people do not follow the mitzvot rules?
They are disobeying God
Fill in the blank: ‘Do not kill’ is one of the _______ found in the Ten Commandments.
mitzvot
Fill in the blank: ‘You shall have no other gods but me’ is a commandment from the _______.
Ten Commandments
How do Orthodox Jews try to please God regarding the mitzvot rules?
By following the mitzvot rules as closely as possible
What day do Orthodox Jews celebrate to respect the Ten Commandment rule to ‘keep the Sabbath day holy’?
Shabbat
