Judaism Beliefs

Question 1

Mitzvot

Answer 1

Jewish rules or commandments (there are 613 rules).

Question 2

Omnipotent

Answer 2

Being all powerful, all knowing and being everywhere.

Question 3

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 3

The obligation to save a life

Question 4

Shekinah

Answer 4

The divine prescence of God (Tenakh).

Question 5

Shema

Answer 5

A Jewish praying staling beliefs in one God.

Question 6

Monotheism

Answer 6

Belief in one God

Question 7

Orthodox Jews

Answer 7

An Orthodox Jew is someone who is very strict to the rules that are in place.

Question 8

Reform Jews

Answer 8

Reform Jews are people who are not as strict to the rules as they should if they want to be the best Jewish person.

Question 11

Life after death.

Name the 2 states that Jews believe in when you die?

Answer 11

Afterlife

They do not believe in hell

Question 12

God:

Name 2 things Jewish people believe about God?

Answer 12

He is all living and all powerful

Question 13

How is God a judge or lawgiver?

Answer 13

Jews believe God is judging humans everyday of every moment.

Question 14

Why do some Jews write G-d?

Answer 14

To be repectful to him and don’t want to reveal his full name because he is too powerful for that.

Question 15

The Messiah:

What do reform Jews believe about the Messiah?

Answer 15

There will not be a Messiah

Question 16

What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Messiah?

Answer 16

The Messiah will bring world peace.

Question 17

Mitzvot and Moral Principles:

How many Mitzvot rules/commandments are there?

Answer 17

There are 613 mitzvot rules/commandments.

Question 18

How many positive Mitzvot rules are there?

Answer 18

There are 248 Mitzvot rules/commandments.

These rules explain what Jews should follow to become a good Jew, help to get closer to G-d and help the world.

Question 19

How many negative Mitzvot rules/commandments are there?

Answer 19

There are 365 negative Mitzvot rules/commandments.

These are the rules Jewish people should not follow if they want to be a good Jewish person.

Question 20

Name 2 positive Mitzvot rule/commandment.

Answer 20

You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy.

Honour your Mother and Father.

Question 21

Name 2 negative Mitzvot rules/commandments.

Answer 21

You shall not worship any other G-d’s.

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

You shall not murder.