Judiasm Flashcards
Define covenant
A legally binding agreement between a man and God that last for forever and cannot be broken.
What was the story of Noah?
Noah made a covenant with God where he had to make an ark for 2 of every animal and his family to stay on while God flooded the Earth.
What was the first covenant?
Noah was the first covanant
What did God seal his promise with? And what was the promise?
The first rainbow was out in the sky to promise he would never flood the whole world again.
Why do we need covenant?
It form us rules and guidance of the religion, shows God and his omnibenevolence
What are the 10 commandments?
- You shall have no other gods before Me.
- You shall not make idols.
- You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
- Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
- Honour your father and your mother.
- You shall not murder.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet.
What is Sabbath?
A day of religious observance, no work, just rest by Jewish people from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
What can jews not do on Sabbath?
No work is to be done on Shabbat. This includes tasks such as cooking and driving
What’s the difference between orthodox and unorthodox Jews?
In Orthodox Judaism, many focus only on the study of the Torah and will not do any kind of work on Shabbat. In Reform (unorthodox) Judaism many drive on Shabbat and use electronic devices.
What is kosher?
Kosher describes any food that complies with a strict set of dietary rules in Judaism. Kosher diet rules are called kashrut. The rules cover which foods to eat, how to prepare them, and how to combine them
What is the holy book of Judaism?
The Torah
Can Jews eat dairy with meat in kosher?
No
Who has to make their wine in kosher?
They have to have wine made by Jews.
What can be eaten in kosher?
Anything with fins and scales and any animals with cloven hooves may be eaten
What can they not eat?
It is forbidden to eat birds of prey