Judaism Beliefs Flashcards
What does free will mean?
Jews believe god has given them free will to make yheir own decisions
What does mitovot mean?
This is a jewish rule or commandment. It helps them live in a way they think pleases god
What does santitiy of life mean
That they should not to anythung to quicken a person’s natural death. They think life is a blessing and all lives will always matter
What does pikuach nefesh mean
To save a person’s life even if it goes againts any commandments.
What does messiah mean
Is a futurenleader of the jews who will rule over humanity with kindness and justice
What does monotheism mean?
A phrase that jewish say to show god is their god and nobody els comes above him
Definition of omnipresent
God is always with them
Definition of omnipotent
He is all powerful
Definition of omniscient
The ability to know everything(attribute of god)
Definition of judge
A person who makes judgments(attribute of god)
Definition offree will
Being able to live how you want with freedom
Definition of shekhinah
When praying god in by their side
Defintion of. Heaven(gan eden)
A place where people are with gof and a place to feel like home to them
Defintion of sheol
This is aplacew for the jews that don not go to heaven and is a place of patience. Soul is cleansed
Definition resurrection
God will judge everyone on the day of judgment
Definition of judgment
Some people think god will judge you after your death and throught your life
Definition of justice
Brings about what is right and fair in the world. According tot the law or making up for a sin
Definiton of kindness to others
Positived ,caring are acts that should be shown to all living things
Defnition of snctity of life
Protection regarding aspects of sentient life that are holy or sacred
Definition of Pikuach Nefesh
Jewish law that if anyone is in danger the commandments of torah can be ignored to help the person in danger
How many mitzvots are there?
613
Give one example of a mitzvot between man and god
You shall remember and keep the sabath day holy and sacred
Give one example of a mitzvot between man and man
Honour your father and mother
