Judaism Beliefs

Question 1

Abraham

Answer 1

Founder of Judaism. God made the covenant with him

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

An agreement/promise that cannot be dissolved

Question 3

10 Commandments

Answer 3

Religious rules given to Moses by God

Question 4

Shekinah

Answer 4

God’s divine presence. E.g. - with Adam and Eve in Genesis or when guiding Moses to free the slaves.

Question 5

Mitzvot

Answer 5

613 laws followed by Jews.

Question 6

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 6

The mitzvah of saving a life, which overrides all other rules

Question 7

Shema

Answer 7

Declaration of faith. Prayer. States the belief in ONE God

Question 8

Tzedakah

Answer 8

KEY MORAL PRINCIPLE -
Jews give money to those in need to bring justice to the poor.

Question 9

Free Will

Answer 9

The concept that humans have the ability to choose right from wrong (like Adam and Eve)

Question 10

Tikkun Olam

Answer 10

KEY MORAL PRINCIPLE to heal the world

Question 11

Judge

Answer 11

NATURE OF GOD - God can forgive and determine what will happen in the year ahead and the afterlife.

Question 12

Judgement Day

Answer 12

A time of judgement when God will judge the living and the dead based on how they lived their life.

Question 13

Law Giver

Answer 13

NATURE OF GOD - God gave the laws to Moses for Jewish people to follow.

Question 14

The Messiah

Answer 14

Orthodox Jews believe that the Messiah will be a human sent by God to establish justice and peace on the earth.

Question 15

Moses

Answer 15

Freed the Jews from slavery in Egypt. God gave him the 10 Commandments.

Question 16

Pesach

Question 17

Orthodox Judaism

Answer 17

Usually follow Jewish rules in a strict manner.

Question 18

Reform Judaism

Answer 18

Less strict Jews. Believe Jewish laws can be changed over time.

Question 19

Chesed

Answer 19

KEY MORAL PRINCIPLE - Loving Kindness. Jews should help those in need.

Question 20

Gan Eden

Answer 20

Referred to by ancient Rabbis as the place good people go to when they die.

Question 21

Gehenna

Answer 21

A place of suffering and torment. Linked to the idea of hell.

Question 22

Messianic Age

Answer 22

The time that will see the arrival of the Messiah

Question 23

Olam Ha Ba

Answer 23

The world to come/afterlife

Question 24

Promised Land

Answer 24

The land promised to Abraham to the descendants of Abraham.