Judaism Revision

Question 1

What does Monotheism mean?

Answer 1

The beleif that there is only one God

Question 2

What action was done by Abraham to show his acceptance of the covenant?

Answer 2

perform the ritual of circumcision (brit milah) as a symbol of the covenant.

Question 3

What is the Shekinah?

Answer 3

Gods divine presence

Question 4

What is shamayim?

Answer 4

The dwelling place of God and other heavenly beings according to the Bible. (Basically the Jewish version of heaven).

Question 5

What is Sheol?

Answer 5

Sheol is a place of waiting where souls are cleansed and purified, so they are ready to go to shamayim.

Question 6

What is a synagogue?

Answer 6

A jewish place of worship

Question 7

What is hanukkah?

Answer 7

A day for Jewish people to celebrate

Question 8

What does shalom mean?

Answer 8

Peace and health

Question 9

What is a Yarmulke

Answer 9

A hat Jewish people wear

Question 10

Why do Some Jews wear Yarmulkes

Answer 10

To show that there is someone above watching us

Question 11

What are the 5 sects of judasim

Answer 11

Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism,

Question 12

What is a orthodox Jew

Answer 12

Orthodox Jews typically keep strictly kosher, and observe the sabbath and holidays by refraining from weekday work, using electricity, and interacting with money.

Question 13

What is a reform jew

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

What are conservation jews?

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Why do jews spell a God with G-d?

Answer 15

To show respect and not use his name all the time

Question 16

What do Jews call God?

Answer 16

G-d

Question 17

Can you become a Jewish person?

Answer 17

No, unless you were born a jew by blood you cannot convert to judasim/ become jewish

Question 18

What is the Jewish language?

Answer 18

Hebrew

Question 19

What foods can Jewish people not eat?

Answer 19

Certain foods, notably pork, shellfish and almost all insects

Question 20

Why cant Jewish people eat pork?

Answer 20

Because pigs are not ruminants, so they are not kosher.

Question 21

Who is Abraham?

Answer 21

For Jews, Abraham. He was the first person to teach that there is only one God.

Question 22

What did Jews think of Jesus as they didnt belive he was the son of God

Answer 22

They thought he was a holy man

Question 23

Can Jewish people smoke?

Answer 23

No, they cannot

Question 24

Can jews drink alcohol?

Answer 24

Jewish tradition permits controlled alcohol drinking.

Question 25

Is contraception allowed in Judaism?

Answer 25

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.