Judaism: Beliefs & Teachings Flashcards
What does monotheistic mean?
A religion with one God
What is Shema?
A Jewish prayer affirming belief in one God.
Mitzvot (singular = mitzvah)
Jewish rules
How many mitzvot are there?
613
Ten Commandments?
Laws given by God to Moses
What is Shekhinah?
The divine presence of God
What do Jews believe about God as Judge?
He judges Jews annually and after death on how well they follow laws
What are Jewish beliefs about God as One
God is in everything. There is only one God
What is the Torah?
The five books form the first section of the Tenakh. The laws.
What is the Tenakh?
The Jewish form of the bible
What is Shabbat?
The jewish holy day. Friday night to Saturday night.
What does omnipotent mean?
All powerful
What does omniscient mean?
All knowing
What does omnipresent mean?
Being everywhere all the time
What do Jews believe about Free Will?
All have free will but must be willing to face consequences of their actions
What do Jews believe about God the Sustainer?
God has provided sufficient resources for all. However humans are the result of inequality.
What is the covenant with God & Abraham?
God gave Abraham Canaan and Abraham sealed the covenant through the circumcision of all Jews.
What are the 4 moral principles of Jews?
Justice
Healing the World
Kindness to Others
Charity
What does justice mean to Jews?
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law.
What does healing the world mean to Jews?
Being involved in God’s Plan to sustain the world
What does charity mean to Jews?
Providing aid to non-profit organisations
What is an example of a Jewish charity?
World jewish relief
What does kindness to others mean to Jews?
Caring actions to all living things.
