Messiah/ Shekinah

Question 1

what are the main beliefs about the Messiah

Answer 1

means ‘anointed one’

descendant of King David chosen by God will be a great political leader and ultimate teacher of Jewish law

Question 2

describe the orthodox beliefs on the messiah

Answer 2

every generation has descendant of David with power to be Messiah; he will be directed by God and lead Jews back to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple destroyed in 70 AD

Question 3

describe the Reform believes about the Messiah

Answer 3

Jewish people have the power to bring peace through their actions and acting how the Messiah would act; keeping commandments and fulfilling covenants will help bring us into messianic age

Question 4

define shekinah

Answer 4

the dwelling or divine presence of God

Question 5

give examples of when God is shown in the Torah

Answer 5

appears to Moses as a burning bush in exodus

appears as cloud to give Moses commandments

Question 6

give 3 positives of the shekinah

Answer 6

helps Jews understand Gods greatness as he is so glorious it’s frightening
stops jews anthropomorphising God
allows jews to have a closer relationship with God