Nature And Significance Of Shekinah

Question 1

What is shekinah?

Answer 1

The place where gods presence rests and can be felt.
Divine presence or dwelling

Somed from the word shakan meaning Gods dwelling on earth.
It can be referred to as the female characteristics of God.

Question 2

Views of where the Shekinah rests?

Answer 2

There are different views as to where the Shekinah rested after the destruction of the temple.
Some believe that the Shekinah followed the JEws into ecile and others believe that Shekinah never fully left the temple area which is why Isreal is important to them spiritually.

Question 3

Where is shekinah felt most?

Answer 3

When a person feels closest or most deeply connected to God. the shekinah dwells with a person when they are praying, studying sacred text or doing a positive mitzvot which bring joy - dwelling in Sukkah - booth

Question 4

quote from Leonard Nimoy

Answer 4

“A state of grace, a sense of harmony, a sense of inner peace”

Question 5

When in the Torah was shekinah present?

Answer 5

to Moses in the burning bush
Rested on mount sinai when the Ten Commandments were given to Moses.
On Shabbat Jews believe it descends each Friday at unset to transform each Jewish home during the day of rest.

Question 6

Quotes for shekinah

Answer 6

“But you are not I’m the flesh; you are in the spirit, since the spirit of god dwells in you”- St. Paul former Pharisee
“And let them make a Sanctuary for Me that i may dwell in their midst”

Question 7

Quotes for shekinah

Answer 7

“But you are not I’m the flesh; you are in the spirit, since the spirit of god dwells in you”- St. Paul former Pharisee
“And let them make a Sanctuary for Me that i may dwell in their midst”