Judaism flashcards
What is the TANAKH an acronym for?
Torah, Ketuvim, Nevi’im
What was the final plague God sent to Egypt to free the Hebrews?
Angel of Death (firstborn children)
What is the Talmud a combination of?
Mishnah and the Germa
What is the Exodus story?
Hebrews leaving Egypt
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Moses
Where is the Sefer Torah kept in?
The Holy Ark
What is the youngest denomination of Judaism?
Reconstructionist Judaism
Which Jewish Denominations wear a yarmulka on their head?
Orthodox and Conservative
What are the fringes on the corner of prayer shawls called?
Tzitzit
What does Mitsvah mean?
Guidance
Who teaches others to read and pronounce the Torah?
Gabbai
What does the Torah mean?
Law, Revelation, and Teaching
What Jewish Prayer means ‘to listen’?
Shema
What is Tefillin?
Small leather boxes with straps tied on the arm and head
How many parts is the Mishnah, each part is known as the Sedarim
6