Judaism- Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
Shema
A Jewish prayer which affirms belief in one God
Torah
The written law-the first five books
Talmud
An important book in which Rabbis give explanations of the laws in the Torah
Shabbat
The day on which Jews cannot do any work (Saturday)
Mitzvot
Jewish laws contained in the Torah (613)
Shekhinah
The belief that God can focus his presence on certain places
Temple
The place Jews believed the Shekhinah to be focused
Judge
God judges Jews on how well they follow the law
Resurrection
Some Jews believe in the idea of physical or spiritual resurrection
Heaven
Many Jews believe they will go to heaven. Spiritual or physical place?
Sheol
A place of waiting where souls are cleansed
Messiah
The expected king of the Davidic line
Messianic age
The period in which the messiah will rule over the world and will create peace
Promised land
The land promised to the Jews by God during God’s covenant
Covenant
An agreement
Abraham
The founder of Judaism-the first person God appeared to
Moses
Chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery
Sinai Covenant
The ten commandments given to Moses by God on mount Sinai
Circumcision
Physical representation of God’s covenant with Abraham
Justics
The moral principle of bringing about what is right and fair according to the law
Healing the world
The moral principle of contributing to social injustice and the environment
Kindness to others
The moral principle of showing a positive, caring attitude towards all living things
Sanctity of life
Jews believe life is holy and precious as it comes from God
Pikuach Nefesh
The principle that allows most Jewish laws to be broken to save a life
