Judaism unit Flashcards
Abraham
Abraham is the first historical person in the Bible who makes a covenant with God.
God asks Abraham to to sacrifice his son in turn for many descendants.
sign of Abrahams covenant
circumcision
Moses
Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt during Ramses reign, received the ten commandments from the burning bush, 10 plagues, parting of the red sea
sign of Moses covenant
Moses and Hebrews searched for promised land fro 40 years, obeying the 10 commandments
David
Davids family would always rule Israel, their kingdom would last forever
Tanakh
Hebrew bible, 3 divisions: Torah laws, Nevi’im/Prophets, Ketuvim/Writings
Jewish Celebrations
Britmala (birth), Bar/Bat Mitzva - adulthood, Shiva - death, Rosh Hashanah - New Year, Yom Kippur- holiest day of year, repentance
Torah
the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), also called the Law
Place of Worship
Pray on Saturday’s at the Temple or Synagogue
Concept of Kosher
“to be pure, Proper, or suitable for consumption”, or “Kashrut”
Shema/Sh’ma
expresses belief in the singularity of God, recited twice a day at morn and evening
Shabbat
Jewish day of rest
Talmud
Ancient teachings
prophet
proclaimer and teacher of the will of God
mezuzah
doorpost, constant reminder of Gods presence, attached to right side of door
tefillin
strapped Leather boxes to their arms that contain the Torah during prayers
menorah
candelabrum with seven branches representing 6 days of creation, and oil that burned for 8 days in the Temple
Star of David
most commonly associated with Judaism today
named after king David, and is shape of his shield