Judaism Flashcards

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What is Shekinhah?

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The place where Gods presence rests and can be felt

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What is the Messiah?

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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

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What is Mitzvot?

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The term has mixed meanings

It’s often used to refer to suites and goods deeds

The 613 mitzvot rules in the Torah

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What is a covenant?

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A promise or agreement between two people or groups

Covenants were made between God with Abraham Noah and Moses

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What is a synagogue?

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House of assembly

Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly

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What is kosher?

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(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

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What is the Torah?

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The five Books of Moses
(Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers and Deuteronomy)

Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh

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What is Shabbat?

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Day of spiritual renewal and day of rest

It begins at sunset on Friday and closes at nightfall on Saturday

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