Judaism Beliefs Flashcards
Circumcision
the action or pratise of circumcising a younge boy or man
Covenant
Solemn promise or agreement between two people or groups of people
Free will
The ability to make our own choices to the whole world
Judgement
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
Messiah
Future leader of the jews expected to live on earth and bring peace
Messianic age
A time of global peace and harmony
Mitzvot
First 10 commandments
Monotheistic
Judaism is a monotheistic religion-meaning jews believe there is only one god
Omnipotent
God is all powerful
Omnipresent
God is everywhere at once
Omniscient
God is all knowing
Orthodox jew
Strictly follow laws and practices in the torah
Pikuach nefesh
Saving a life is more important than any mitzvot
Promised land
A place or situation in which someone expects to find great happiness
Rabbi
A person appointed as a jewish religious leader