judaism key words

Question 1

shekinah

Answer 1

the place where God’s presence rests and can be felt

Question 2

covenant

Answer 2

a promise or agreement between two parties. covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses

Question 3

shabbat

Answer 3

day of spiritual renewal and rest. it begins at sunset on friday and closes at nightfall on saturday

Question 4

messiah

Answer 4

the anointed one who jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind; including rebuilding the temple and bringing an age of peace

Question 5

mitzvot

Answer 5

it is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.

Question 6

synagogue

Answer 6

house of assembly; building for jewish public prayer, study and assembly

Question 7

kosher

Answer 7

(fit or proper). foods that are permitted to be eaten according to leviticus 11. it is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.

Question 8

torah

Answer 8

the five books of Moses. regarded as the holiest books of the tenakh.