Key Terms Flashcards
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Shema
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The main Jewish prayer in which Jews profess their faith.
2
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Tenakh
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The collection of Jewish books including the Torah, Nevim and Kethurim).
3
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Torah
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The central reference of Judaism.
4
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Shabbat
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The Sabbath which is a holy day of rest for Jews during which they are supposed not to work.
5
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Mitzvot
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There are 613 of these and they are the rules that Jews should follow
6
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Rabbi
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A Jewish leader who teaches Jewish beliefs
7
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Monotheism
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Th belief in only one god
8
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Covenant
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A promise or ‘deal’ between two or more parties
9
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Pikuach Nefesh
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The belief that saving lives is a duty and that it overrides the mitzvot laws
