Judaism Beliefs Flashcards

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Circumcision

A

the action or pratise of circumcising a younge boy or man

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2
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Covenant

A

Solemn promise or agreement between two people or groups of people

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3
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Free will

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The ability to make our own choices to the whole world

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4
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Judgement

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The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

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5
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Messiah

A

Future leader of the jews expected to live on earth and bring peace

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6
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Messianic age

A

A time of global peace and harmony

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7
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Mitzvot

A

First 10 commandments

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8
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Monotheistic

A

Judaism is a monotheistic religion-meaning jews believe there is only one god

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9
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Omnipotent

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God is all powerful

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10
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Omnipresent

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God is everywhere at once

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11
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Omniscient

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God is all knowing

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12
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Orthodox jew

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Strictly follow laws and practices in the torah

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13
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Pikuach nefesh

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Saving a life is more important than any mitzvot

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14
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Promised land

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A place or situation in which someone expects to find great happiness

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15
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Rabbi

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A person appointed as a jewish religious leader

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16
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Reform jew

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Believe jewish laws and practices should be reinterpreted to suit modern life

17
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Resurrection

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The rising of christ from the dead

18
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Shabbat

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Day of rest on the seventh day of the week

19
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Shekinah

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The presence of god in the world

20
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Shema

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A jewish prayer which affirms belief in the one god

21
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Talmud

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Contains rabbinic teachings

22
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Temple

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A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

23
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Torah

A

The law of god

24
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Ultra orthodox jew

A

Very strictly follow laws and practises in the torah