Judaism beliefs Flashcards
What do jews believe about afterlife?
They believe in heaven and the Sheol they do not believe in hell
What does the shekinah remind jews about God?
It reminds them that god is omnipotent which means he is all powerful
What was God’s covenant with Abraham?
God promised Abraham to be the father of many nations and also the land of Canaan
What are the key moral principles?
Healing the world, reconciliation and justice
What is the sanctity of life?
The belief that all life is holy and humans are made in the image of God and because of this Jews avoid euthanasia and abortion
What is Pikuach Nefesh?
This involves saving another persons life as it is holy
How many mitzvot are there in the torah?
There are 613 mitzvot in the torah
What are the first 5 books of the torah about?
The first 5 books are about moses and a guide and how people should use free will in the right way