Judaism Key Concepts

Question 1

Shekinah

Answer 1

• The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.

Question 2

Messiah

Answer 2

• The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind.
• This will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace.

Question 3

Mitzvot

Answer 3

• The term has a mix of meanings.
• It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.

Question 4

Covenant

Answer 4

• A promise or agreement between two parties.
• Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses.

Question 5

Synagogue

Answer 5

• House of assembly.
• Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly.

Question 6

Kosher

Answer 6

• Meaning (‘fit’ or ‘proper’) Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus Chapter 11.
• It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.

Question 7

Torah

Answer 7

• The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).
• Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.

Question 8

Shabbat

Answer 8

• Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.