Judaism beliefs Flashcards

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What do jews believe about afterlife?

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They believe in heaven and the Sheol they do not believe in hell

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What does the shekinah remind jews about God?

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It reminds them that god is omnipotent which means he is all powerful

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What was God’s covenant with Abraham?

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God promised Abraham to be the father of many nations and also the land of Canaan

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What are the key moral principles?

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Healing the world, reconciliation and justice

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What is the sanctity of life?

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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

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What is Pikuach Nefesh?

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This involves saving another persons life as it is holy

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How many mitzvot are there in the torah?

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There are 613 mitzvot in the torah

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What are the first 5 books of the torah about?

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The first 5 books are about moses and a guide and how people should use free will in the right way

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