Judaism Flashcards
What is Shekinhah?
The place where Gods presence rests and can be felt
What is the Messiah?
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring a new era or age for humankind
The will include rebuilding the temple and bringing an age of universal peace
What is Mitzvot?
The term has mixed meanings
It’s often used to refer to suites and goods deeds
The 613 mitzvot rules in the Torah
What is a covenant?
A promise or agreement between two people or groups
Covenants were made between God with Abraham Noah and Moses
What is a synagogue?
House of assembly
Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly
What is kosher?
(Fit or proper)
Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus
Used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls
What is the Torah?
The five Books of Moses
(Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers and Deuteronomy)
Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh
What is Shabbat?
Day of spiritual renewal and day of rest
It begins at sunset on Friday and closes at nightfall on Saturday