Judaism Unit 1

Question 1

What is the most important characteristic of god

Answer 1

His oneness

Question 2

Where is it taught that god is one

Answer 2

The Torah

Question 3

SWA for god being one

Answer 3

‘The lord is God in heaven above and on earth’

Question 4

What holds the Shema on the door frames of rooms? (gods oneness)

Answer 4

Mezzuza

Question 5

What do Jewish men tie to their arms and head when they pray in the morning to remind them of the oneness of god

Answer 5

Tefflin. A leather box containing the shema

Question 6

Why do Jews think all creation is unified

Answer 6

God made everyone. So everyone should live in harmony

Question 7

What 3 beliefs are god the almighty

Answer 7

Creator
Judge
Law giver

Question 8

How is god a creator

Answer 8

Created universe from nothing, creation is unified

Question 9

How is god a judge

Answer 9

He is a law giver. Judging humans every move and cares how they treat one another

Question 10

How is god a law giver

Answer 10

Given laws found in Torah 4

Question 11

Definition of shekinah

Answer 11

Presence of god who created the world

Question 12

The Torah speaks of gods presence going with Moses into the promise land. SWA

Answer 12

“My presence will go with you”

Question 13

Why is the shekinah important

Answer 13

• Presence of god means that when they pray god is there dwelling
• When they worship in the synagogue god is there (ark)
• Gods presence is everywhere so it brings people together

Question 14

Divergent views to shekinah

Answer 14

• Some say it’s an expression of the way god relates to world
• Some say it represents feminine attributes to god as it is a feminine word in Hebrew

Question 15

Gentiles

Answer 15

Non Jews

Question 16

Messiah

Answer 16

Anointed one

Question 17

Messiah is the one who will be anointed king of Israel in the……

Answer 17

Messianic age

Question 18

Is the messiah mentioned much in the Torah

Answer 18

No mainly by prophets

Question 19

Messiah in the scripture (2)

Answer 19

Free people of Israel from exile

Bring them into improved society

Question 20

Traditional views about messiah (4)

Answer 20

• Peace among nation
• Jews return from exile in Jerusalem
• Believe literal scripture
• Messiah must fulfil prophecies

Question 21

Reform views on messiah

Answer 21

• Literal view
• Messianic age will restore peace
• Judaism will be one true religion

Question 22

Messianic views on messiah

Answer 22

• Jesus is messiah and has fulfilled prophecy
• Not accepted by Jews
• Incompatible with Judaism

Question 23

What is a covenant

Answer 23

Promise between god and his people

Question 24

What 2 things given to Moses at Sinai

Answer 24

God gives Moses 10 commandments and Torah

Question 25

Who was chosen to lead the descendants to freedom at Sinai

Answer 25

Moses

Question 26

Why is Sinai important today

Answer 26

- Torah still followed today most important part of Tenakh - Torah is main part of Jewish life - Gift of Torah celebrated at festival of Shavuot - God made it clear that obedience will be blesses, disobedience punished

Question 27

Why are the 10 commandments important

Answer 27

- Read 3 times a year - In exodus - Used to be recited daily

Question 28

Why is Abraham important

Answer 28

Founder of Judaism

Question 29

What was the Covenant of Abraham

Answer 29

God blesses Abraham with many decendents and a land to call home. In return Abraham must be faithful

Question 30

Covenant of Abraham SWA

Answer 30

‘I will establish my covenant between me and you’

Question 31

Why is the Covenant of Abraham important

Answer 31

-Baby boys now circumcised to show faith and honour to god keep promises

Question 32

History of the covenant of Abraham

Answer 32

- God called Abraham to leave home in return for reward - Sealed covenant by circumcising him and family - First test was leaving home - Last test was to sacrifice son but an angel stopped him

Question 33

Why is the promised land important

Answer 33

- Many laws to be completed there | - Jews pray to return there

Question 34

How does the Tenakh describe the promised land SWA

Answer 34

‘Land of milk and honey’

Question 35

Principle of pikuach nefesh

Answer 35

-Preservation-of life overrides any other law -When a persons life is in danger Mitzvah can be broken (Exeptions. Murder incest adultery)

Question 36

Implication of pikuach nefesh

Answer 36

- Jews should live by Torah and not die because of it | - If Jews break law to save a life they shall be praised

Question 37

Example of pikuach nefesh

Answer 37

Rescuing a drowning child

Question 38

Pikuach nefesh today

Answer 38

- Doctors answe emergency calls on Shabbat - Abortion = okay if it’s saving mother - Okay to switch off life support if they’re on medication just to prolong life

Question 39

What is Olam Ha-Ba

Answer 39

World to come

Question 40

What is Misnah

Answer 40

This world is like a lobby before olam ha ba to prepare

Question 41

What is Misnah

Answer 41

Afterlife is where we have everything we need

Question 42

The souls could go to Gan Eden... what is it

Answer 42

Garden of Eden = paradise or heaven

Question 43

The sound could go to Sheol..... what is this

Answer 43

Early place of darkness and waiting and purification

Question 44

Would could go to Gehenna.... what is it

Answer 44

Hell

Question 45

To go to Gan Eden an Orthodox Jew will

Answer 45

Study the Torah and observe the Shabbat and festivals. Follow commandments

Question 46

To go to Gan Eden a Reform Jew will

Answer 46

Study the Torah and observe the Shabbat and festivals. Follow commandments bit a more liberal approach