Judaism keywords Flashcards
patriarchs
the founding figures of Judaism: Abraham and Moses
Monotheism
The belief that there is only one god
revelation
the way in which God makes his message known to human beings
What is Judaism and what does it mean
It is a monotheistic religion and Judaism means the religion of the jews (originally known as Hebrews)
Isreal definition
God Strives
What was the ark of the covenant?
a casket containing the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written
What was the Exodus
The great movement of the jews back to the promised land
What is their sacred text?
the tenakh
what is the skullcap worn by Jewish men
the Yarmulke
what is the purpose of the yarmulke according to Jews
It reminds jews that god’s wisdom is vastly greater than that of humans
they believe that praying bareheaded shows a lack of respect for God.
what is a tefillin
two cube-shaped leather boxes. one is strapped to a man’s forehead and the other is tied around his upper arm
what is a tallit
a prayer shall made of silk or wool.
It is worn draped over a man’s shoulders only at morning prayers
name two religious rituals to do with Judaism
The Passover and the Seder
