Judaism Revision Flashcards
What does Monotheism mean?
The beleif that there is only one God
What action was done by Abraham to show his acceptance of the covenant?
perform the ritual of circumcision (brit milah) as a symbol of the covenant.
What is the Shekinah?
Gods divine presence
What is shamayim?
The dwelling place of God and other heavenly beings according to the Bible. (Basically the Jewish version of heaven).
What is Sheol?
Sheol is a place of waiting where souls are cleansed and purified, so they are ready to go to shamayim.
What is a synagogue?
A jewish place of worship
What is hanukkah?
A day for Jewish people to celebrate
What does shalom mean?
Peace and health
What is a Yarmulke
A hat Jewish people wear
Why do Some Jews wear Yarmulkes
To show that there is someone above watching us
What are the 5 sects of judasim
Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism,
What is a orthodox Jew
Orthodox Jews typically keep strictly kosher, and observe the sabbath and holidays by refraining from weekday work, using electricity, and interacting with money.
What is a reform jew
Reform Jews, the most liberal of the three branches, attempt to modernize Judaism to today’s world. They do not believe the Torah was written directly by God; instead, they believe it is a combination of writings by various people.
What are conservation jews?
Conservative Jews follow biblical law (halacha) as interpreted by a council of rabbis. Scriptural sources important to Conservative Jews include both written (Torah) and oral (Talmud) sources.
Why do jews spell a God with G-d?
To show respect and not use his name all the time
What do Jews call God?
G-d
Can you become a Jewish person?
No, unless you were born a jew by blood you cannot convert to judasim/ become jewish
What is the Jewish language?
Hebrew
What foods can Jewish people not eat?
Certain foods, notably pork, shellfish and almost all insects
Why cant Jewish people eat pork?
Because pigs are not ruminants, so they are not kosher.
Who is Abraham?
For Jews, Abraham. He was the first person to teach that there is only one God.
What did Jews think of Jesus as they didnt belive he was the son of God
They thought he was a holy man
Can Jewish people smoke?
No, they cannot
Can jews drink alcohol?
Jewish tradition permits controlled alcohol drinking.
Is contraception allowed in Judaism?
Contraception is permitted if childbearing would endanger a woman’s life or health. Termination of pregnancy is also permitted to preserve a woman’s health, including her mental health. During childbirth the health of the mother is primary and supercedes all other rules or laws, including those of Sabbath observance.
