Mock Exam Flashcards
Omnipotent
All powerful
Omnibenevolent
All good
Omniscient
All knowing
Orthodox
Jews who emphasise the importance of following the laws and guidance in the Torah; they believe the Torah was given directly by God to Moses so should be followed as closely as possible
Reform
Jews who believe the laws and the guidance in the Torah can be adapted for modern times; they believe the Torah was inspired by God but written by humans, so can be interpreted according to the times
Sabbath
Shabbat, the Jewish holy day beginning shortly before sunset on Friday and ending sunset Saturday
Shekinah
God’s divine presence
Mitzvot
The 613 Jewish laws or commandments
Messiah
The anointed one, a leader of the Jews who is expected to live on earth at some time in the future and will bring the messianic age
Rabbi
A Jewish religious leader and teacher
Kosher
Proper or correct food Jews are allowed to eat
Shema
The Jewish daily prayer affirming the belief in one god, found in the Torah
Torah
The law of Moses, the first five books of a Moses high forms the first section of the Tenakh
Sheol
A place of the dead awaiting purification
Messianic age
A future time of global peace when everyone will want to become closer to god