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Monotheism

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Belief in one God

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Promised Land

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The land of Canaan that God promised to the Jews

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Circumcision

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The removal of the foreskin of the penis

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God’s Covenant

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Canaan and to specially bless and favour the Jews

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The Jew’s covenant

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To worship God alone

To follow the covenant and God’s commandments

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How many mitvahs are there

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613

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10 Commandments

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The laws God gave to Moses on mount Sinai

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The concept of nature and God

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.God is the source of all Jewish morality,beliefs and values. God also sustains creation and cares for the people in return for loyalty
.Jews believe God is constantly at work

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God or G-d

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They write G-d as a sign of respect and when written in Hebrew God’s name can never be erased of destroyed. When is comes up in scripture Jews say Adonai meaning my lord

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God as one

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God is present in people’s lives and the see the sights they see
For Jews God is a single,invisible entity who cannot be divided and He is infinite and eternal

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Torah

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The first 5 books of Moses from the first section of the Tenakh. It is the Jewish written law

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Creator

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The one who makes and brings things about

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Orthodox Jew

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Jews who believe all Jewish laws should be followed as closely as possible

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Ultra Orthodox Jew

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Jews who are extremely committed in following the laws and guidance of the torah

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Shabbat

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The Jewish Holy Day

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When does Shabbat happen

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Starts on Friday before sunset and ends and continuing sunset on Saturday

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Omnipotent

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Infinite Power

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Omniscient

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All-Knowing

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Omnipresent

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Being everywhere at all times

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How did God create evil

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God gave us free will so evil was a consequence of that

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How long did it take God to create the universe

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4 days to make the universe fit to support life
2 days making all living creatures
God rested on the seventh day

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God as lawgiver

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God gives laws to govern how people behave

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God as Judge

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God judges humanity on how well they follow his laws. He judges based on actions,behaviour and belief

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God the merciful

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God shows compassion and forgiveness to Jews even though He is the higher power

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Tanakh
The oral law
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Shekinah
Refers to God's presence on Earth
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Incorporal
Belief that God has no physical form
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Devil and Judaism
There is no concept in Judaism that states evil was created by the Devil
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Evil
Necessary consequence of human's free will
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Mitzvot
Jewish rules or commandments
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Positive Mitzvot
Help Jews strengthen their bond with God
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Negative Mitzvot
Will tell Jews what not to do
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How to mitvot help the Jews
Helps Jews use their free will by providing guidance on how to live
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Justice
Bringing out what is right and fair according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been commited
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Healing the World
Being involved in God's work to sustain the planet
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Kindness to others
Postive and caring actions that should be shown to all living things
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Messiah
The promised person sent by God to rule in the Messianic Age
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Messianic Age
A time when the Messiah is expected to come
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World Jewish Relief
They support the world's poorest Jewish communities and respond to global disputes. They also help refugees fleeing war.
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Sanctity of Life
Life is sacred and holy because it is given by God. Genesis 2 "God breathed life into Adam and the whole of humanity"
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Pikwesh Nefesh
The obligation to save a life even if doing so breaks Jewish Law
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Talmud
A commentary by the rabbis on the Torah-it consists of the Mishnah and Gemara combined
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Jewish Belief about Death
.Death is not a part of God's plan | .Death is not the end
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Gan Eden
Where the good go
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Sheol
A place where waiting souls are cleansed
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Synagogue
A building for Jewish public prayer,study and gathering
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Things you may find in a synagogue
Star of David | Torah
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Star of David
A symbol of Judaism said to represent the shield of Kind David who ruled Israel
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Minyan
A prayer requiring a group of at least 10 people
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Menorah
A many branched candlestick that holds either 7 or 9 candles
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Items found in a synagogue
The Ark Ner Tamidn Bimah
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The ark
Cupboard that houses the Torah. Represents the original ark of the covenant
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Ner Tamid
A light that is kept burning at all times. Symbolises God's presence
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Bimah
The platform where the Torah is read.
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Orthodox Jews in a Synagogue
Men and Woman sit seperately in service Ordination of women is not permitted Only Men can be Rabbis
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Reform Jews in a Synagogue
Men and women sit together in service Allows ordination of women Women cannot do a minyan
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Tallit
A prayer shoul made of wool or silk
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Teffilin
A pair of black boxes containing passage from Shema scriptures
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Bar Mitzvah
Celebration of a boy coming of age of 13
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Bat Mitzvah
Celebration of a girl coming age of 12
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What does a Bar and Bat mitzvah mean
It is when a Jew is seen to become an adult It is when a Jew is expected to strictly follow Jewish Laws It is when a Jewish boy is allowed to be a part of the minyan
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What happens in a bar mitzvah
Boy reads from the torah. Boy wears a tallit for the first time. Says a short speech. The boys father thanks God for maturity
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Marriage
A contractual bond between a man and a woman in which God is involved
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Chuppa
A canopy that has no walls to represent that family and friends are always welcome
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The rings
A sign of marriage being a life long commitment
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Ketubah
Lists the husband's duties to his wife and how he will provide in case of a divorce
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Mourning
A period of time spent remebering a person who has died
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Shiva
An intense mourning period that lasts 7 days
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Kaddish
A prayer said by Jewish mourners that praises God and asks for peace
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When is the dead family member buried
As soon as possible after death usually 24 hours after death
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What is the body wrapped in
Linen cloth as well as a tallit for men
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How long does Shabbat last
Every friday at sunset for 24 hours
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What can't you do on Shabbat
Can't use electricity or do any work
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Exodus Quote for Shabbat
"Remeber the Sabbath day and keep it Holy"
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What does Challah Bread
2 manna God gave the Israelites on Shabbat
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What does wine represent
Joy and Celebration hence why it is drunk on Shabbat
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Kosher
Food that is okay for Jews to eat
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Trefah
A word that describes food that Jews cannot eat
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What is the Jewish prayer book called
A Siddur
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Amidah
Translates to standing up. It consists of of 18 blessings. The first 3 are praise 3 thank God and the rest are are requests for God
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Worship in the home
Jews worship God whenever they can Prayers are said 3 times a day Jews stand to pray If alone they pray in silence
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Shabbat Services
Brief dervice that includes story telling discussion games and music. At the end the prayer leader takes a cup of wine recites a Kiddush thanking God for given Shabbat to Jewish people
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The Tenakh
Consists of 3 sections. The Nevi'im The Ketuvim and Torah
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The Nevi'im
Eight books that trace Jewish history and expand on Laws in the Torah
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Ketuvim
Eleven books that contain poetry,stories,advice and historical accounts.
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What does the Talmud consist of
Mishnah and Gemara
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What way must a animal be killed
Animal must be killed with a sharp knife by a trained Jew Animal must be conscience Blood is drained from the food
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What must Jews do with milk and meat
Not mix them together
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What do Jewish kitchens have
Kitchens have 2 sinks | Colour Code utensils
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Rosh Hashanah
Marking the new year and belief that God judges their actions and decision from the past year
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Yom Kippur
The day of atonement and is the holiest and the most inportant day of the year
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How do Jews seek God's forgiveness
Through prayer and doing acts of charity
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What happens in Rosh Hashanah
A month before rosh hashanah a horn is blown daily in synagogue Special prayers for forgivenss are said Buying fruit that is old symbolises renewal Shofar blown 100 times a day
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What happens on Yom Kippur
No work at home Fast for 25 hours No Sex Wear white as purity
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Passover
When Azrael passed over the egyptians and killed the first born sons
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Pesach
Hebrew for passover and is an 8 day long celebration
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What does Pesach celebrate
The liberation of Jews from Egypt
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What do Jews do to prepare for Pesach
Remove unleavend bread from their homes
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Acronym for Tenakh
Talmud Nevi'im Ketuvim
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How are the Torah and talmud used
They are used in lessons and is the source of Jewish,legal teachings and decisions
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Unleavend Bread
Reminds Jews of the speed which they left Egypt
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Roast Egg
Symbolises new life
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Salt water
Reminds Jews of sweat and tears
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Lamb bone
Symbol of sacrifice
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Charoset
Mortar symbolises the cement they used
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Parsley
Symbolises the fresh start God gave the Jews
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Bitter Herbs
Symbolises the bitter suffering

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