Judaism Flashcards
1
Q
What is Olam ha-ba
A
the world to come
2
Q
what is gan eden
A
earthy paradise (genesis 2:10-14) a good place where jews go after death if they have completed the mitzvot
3
Q
what is Gehena
A
a place where jewish souls who have failed to complete the mitzvot go to get cleansed for 12 months, and then move on to Gan Eden, souls who cannot be cleansed cease to exist after 12 months
4
Q
What does the Torah say about the afterlife?
A
NOTHING!!
5
Q
What are non jewish people called
A
gentiles
6
Q
What is a covenant?
A
An agreement with god
7
Q
What does Tikkun Olam mean
A
To heal or repair the world
8
Q
What is Olam Ha-ze?
A
focusing life on the present
9
Q
What is the Hebrew term for the Messiah
A
Moshiach
