Judaism Flashcards
Bar/ bat mitzvah
The point in which a child takes the religious responsibilities of an adult
Covenant
An agreement established long ago between God and the Ancient Israelites
Hanukkah
A Jewish holiday that occurs during the Christmas season
Ashkenazi
The Jews who originated in Eastern Europe
Hasidism
Hasidism emphasizes personal relationships with God and the community, rather than study of the Torah and strict observance of its commandments
Zaddik
A righteous man
Resolution 181
When the UN decided to allow the Jewish state to take place
Kosher
Proper according to the Torah
Humility
Accepting the reality of yours/others’ talents and faults
Honesty
Truth in words and actions
Consecration
Setting something aside for a divine purpose
Election
Choosing or choice
Israeli
Citizen of the modern state of Isreal
Israelite
Member of the ancient tribes of Israel
Sabbath
Both the social and religious high point of the week for Jews
Anti-Semitism
Jews facing persecution
Tanakh
Jewish sacred texts
Zionism
A movement committed to the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland
Describe the similarities and diffferences between Hasidic and conservative Judaism as they are portrayed in the movie, “the chosen”. Then explain the differing views of Reb Saunders and Mr. Malter regarding Zionism.
- in general H Judaism and C Judaism are different with differing views
- describe Hasidic Judaism
- Describe conservative Judaism
- define Zionism and explain the differing views of Mr. Malter and Reb saunders
What were the 2 parts of Jewish worship before 70 AD? Which took place where? What happened in 70, and how did it affect Jewish worship?
The 2 parts were studying of the Torah and sacrifice. Sacrifice took place at the temple and studying the Torah took place at home. In 70, the Romans destroyed the Jewish temple, meaning the Jews could no longer practice sacrifice.
What is true humility? How is it different from the common understanding of humility? Give one example of what humility looks and sound like.
Humility is Accepting the reality of yours/others’ talents and faults. It is not just being humble.
- looks like: celebrity wearing normal clothes
- sounds like: someone accepting a complement and thanking them for it
List the three divisions in American Judaism and the four divisions in Israeli Judaism.
American - reform - conservative - orthodox Israeli - ultra-orthodox - religious - traditional - secular
List the 3 theological and 4 moral virtues
Theological - faith - hope - love Moral - Justice - temperance - prudence - fortitude
Shema
Judaism’s most theological statement, declares the uniqueness of God
Rabbi
A teacher of the Torah and a leader of Jewish worship
Yom Kippur
The day of atonement, Judaism’s most important holy day
Semitic
Having to do with Judaism
How many parts are there in the Bible? What is the longest? Create a fictitious biblical citation and identify its parts.
There are two main parts of the Bible; the old and new testaments. The longest is the Old Testament. citation
