Mixed Flashcards
What does yetzer hatov influence?
Influences a person to follow the mitzvot and maintain the covenant
What is yetzer hara?
Comes from desires of a person. If left unrestricted it can lead to sun.
What does part 2 of the Shema declare?
Jees’ acceptance of commandments. Rewards for obeying God, punishment for worshipping other gods.
Tefillin
Two small leather boxes with compartments that contain passages from Torah.
Reminder to serve God with mind.
Worn on head and weaker arm.
Mezuzah
A scroll with two passages from Torah. Have them on every door except bathroom.
Tzitizit
Fringes worn on corners of garments. Have 613 threads to represent mitzvot.
What does Isaiah 2 say about the new age?
Jews will return to Israel and the temple will be restored in Jerusalem.
What does prophet Jeremiah say about the messiah?
Political leader, descendant of king david. Well versed in Jewish law and observant of commands.
Why do OJ oppose cremation?
They believe in a bodily resurrection.
What does paragraph 7 of the Pittsburgh platform say?
RJ rejects idea of bodily resurrection, accepts idea that soul is immortal
What 3 sources does the Halakhah come from?
Torah, laws instituted by Rabbis and long standing customs
What do clauses 3 and 4 of the Pittsburgh platform say?
Reform jews only accept moral laws which “elevate and sanctify our lives”.
Community rather than a nation, any laws on Jewish state are disregarded.
How did Maimonides believe one can get to know God?
Through the study of the Torah
How does the Shema reinforce the covenant relationship?
- obeying mitzvot
- continuing to draw on traditions of the past
- acknowledges sovereignty of one God
- physical acts reminds covenant is always there
What will the Messiah bring?
A new age of freedom, justice, peace and good will - all under the rule of God
What did Maimonides believe about the purpose of the New Age?
wasn’t for jews to claim superiority, but they would be free to study the torah and prepare for the afterlife
chukim
commandments for which no particular reason have been given
the 3 key moral principles of the 10 sayings
- they are universally applicable in every age and time
- not subject to interpretation or modification
- their aim is to bring the world to belief in one god
why do jews place a great emphasis on tefillah?
prayer provides an opportunity for a jewish believer reflect upon the nature of god, thereby coming to a greater understanding of the path god wants them to take
what is a berakh?
an expression of praise directed to god
3 daily prayers at the synagogue
shacharit
minchah
arvit
what happens before reciting amidah?
3 steps in and out symbolise entering gods presence
what does section 1 of amidah say?
praises god for remembering their good actions and asks god to hear their prayers
section 2 of amidah
contains requests that physical and spiritual needs are met
