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.