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Judaism Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the most important characteristic of god

A

His oneness

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2
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Where is it taught that god is one

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The Torah

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3
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SWA for god being one

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

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4
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What holds the Shema on the door frames of rooms? (gods oneness)

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Mezzuza

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5
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What do Jewish men tie to their arms and head when they pray in the morning to remind them of the oneness of god

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Tefflin. A leather box containing the shema

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6
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Why do Jews think all creation is unified

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God made everyone. So everyone should live in harmony

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7
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What 3 beliefs are god the almighty

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Creator
Judge
Law giver

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8
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How is god a creator

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Created universe from nothing, creation is unified

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9
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How is god a judge

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

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10
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How is god a law giver

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Given laws found in Torah 4

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11
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Definition of shekinah

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Presence of god who created the world

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12
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The Torah speaks of gods presence going with Moses into the promise land. SWA

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“My presence will go with you”

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13
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Why is the shekinah important

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  • 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
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14
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Divergent views to shekinah

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  • 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
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15
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Gentiles

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Non Jews

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16
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Messiah

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Anointed one

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17
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Messiah is the one who will be anointed king of Israel in the……

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Messianic age

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18
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Is the messiah mentioned much in the Torah

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No mainly by prophets

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19
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Messiah in the scripture (2)

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Free people of Israel from exile

Bring them into improved society

20
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Traditional views about messiah (4)

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  • Peace among nation
  • Jews return from exile in Jerusalem
  • Believe literal scripture
  • Messiah must fulfil prophecies
21
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Reform views on messiah

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  • Literal view
  • Messianic age will restore peace
  • Judaism will be one true religion
22
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Messianic views on messiah

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  • Jesus is messiah and has fulfilled prophecy
  • Not accepted by Jews
  • Incompatible with Judaism
23
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What is a covenant

A

Promise between god and his people

24
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What 2 things given to Moses at Sinai

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God gives Moses 10 commandments and Torah

25
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Who was chosen to lead the descendants to freedom at Sinai

A

Moses

26
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Why is Sinai important today

A
  • 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
27
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Why are the 10 commandments important

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  • Read 3 times a year
  • In exodus
  • Used to be recited daily
28
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Why is Abraham important

A

Founder of Judaism

29
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What was the Covenant of Abraham

A

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

30
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Covenant of Abraham SWA

A

‘I will establish my covenant between me and you’

31
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Why is the Covenant of Abraham important

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

32
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History of the covenant of Abraham

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  • 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
33
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Why is the promised land important

A
  • Many laws to be completed there

- Jews pray to return there

34
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How does the Tenakh describe the promised land SWA

A

‘Land of milk and honey’

35
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Principle of pikuach nefesh

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

36
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Implication of pikuach nefesh

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  • Jews should live by Torah and not die because of it

- If Jews break law to save a life they shall be praised

37
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Example of pikuach nefesh

A

Rescuing a drowning child

38
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Pikuach nefesh today

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  • 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
39
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What is Olam Ha-Ba

A

World to come

40
Q

What is Misnah

A

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

41
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What is Misnah

A

Afterlife is where we have everything we need

42
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The souls could go to Gan Eden… what is it

A

Garden of Eden = paradise or heaven

43
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The sound could go to Sheol….. what is this

A

Early place of darkness and waiting and purification

44
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Would could go to Gehenna…. what is it

A

Hell

45
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To go to Gan Eden an Orthodox Jew will

A

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

46
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To go to Gan Eden a Reform Jew will

A

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

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