Judaism

Question 1

Ten Commandments

Answer 1

Ten duties given by God to Moses which form the basis of Jewish belief.

Question 2

Shekinhah

Answer 2

The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.

Question 3

Shema

Answer 3

A prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said by many Jews twice a day. The Shema is placed in the Mezuzah case and tefillin.

Question 4

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 4

The obligation to safe life whenever possible. For example, giving medical treatment on Shabbat.

Question 5

Torah

Answer 5

The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.

Question 6

Mizvot

Answer 6

The term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.

Question 7

Messiah

Answer 7

The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace.

Question 8

Covenant

Answer 8

A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses.