Judaism Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
What are the three ways Jews can experience the Shekinah today
Study, worship and prayer
How can Jews experience the Shekinah through prayer
They can experience the Shekinah through studying the Tenakh and the Talmud. Study is an act of worship and may take place in the Yeshiva. It is done by both men and women
How can Jews experience the Shekinah through Worship
when God freed the Jews from Egypt, he told them to build a tabernacle where God would dwell and keep his presenc, this connection is seen in the Synagogue where a light burns in front of the ark where the Torah is kept
How can Jews experience the Shekinah through Prayer
Jews can pray alone or as part of a Minyan, the Kaddish or barachu has to be said as part of a Minyan, When Jews pray, they believe God is present. Today Jews have a spiritual connection with God when they prey
What is the Shekhinah
God’s divine prescense
How did the Shekinah present itself at the Exodus event
It presented itself as a pillar of fire which stopped the Egyptians from being able to capture the Jews. It also presented itself as wind which allowed for the Jews to cross the Red sea
What was the Shekinah’s resting place in early Judaism
A portable tent, they carried this with them during the Exodus journey
After Canaan was conquered where was the Shekhniah stored
It was stored in Solomons Temple but after it was destroyed in 70CE, it is believed that God’s presence is no longer in the world for Jews
What do Jews believe the Messiah would be
. A political leader
. One that follows all the commandments
. One that inspires others
. A military leader
. A great judge who makes fair decisions
. A human being
What is the sanctity of life
The Sanctity of Life helps Jews to make moral decisions. Only God can give life and take it away
Why is Euthanasia and murder forbidden in Judaism
Preserving life is a duty in Judaism, therefore Euthanasia and murder forbidden as stated in the 10 commandments
What is Pikuach Nefesh
Pikuach Nefesh is the Jewish belief that they have a duty to preserve life. This means that they can break Shabbat law to ensure that they do save
Why is Transplant surgery an honor
Transplant Surgery is seen as an honor because you are saving someone’s life.
What does the Talmud say about saving a life
The Talmud says that ‘if you save one life it is as if you saved a whole nation’
What is the Mitzvot
The Mitzvot is plural of the word Mitzvah which means ‘commandment’ or it can refer to a good deed or charitable act
