Rabbinic Judaism Flashcards
When and how did the early Rabbis construct the Tanak?
During the decades between 70 and about 130 CE, this new anthology took on a sacred status among Jews. They made it out of all of the writing from ancient Judaism, After the deconstruction of the temple.
What three divine activities are associated with the covenant?
First, this god chooses the people.
Second, this god reveals the Torah, which includes 613 commandments.
Third, this god forgives the people when they fail to obey the Torah commandments.
How does Deuteronomy 30:11–14 fit into the Rabbinic stress on observance?
It is considered the theme of Rabbinic Judaism and the passage focuses on that you have all you need to be an observant Jew. It is something that isn’t a hard task and every Jew can be observant.
How is the Rabbinic conception of God similar to, and different from, the Tanak’s conception of God?
The rabbis use similar descriptions of God but there are some key differences, like the rabbis stress the mercy of their god.
Why is Deuteronomy 30:11–14 significant to the Rabbinic conception of authority?
Because it introduces the concept of God being a conversation partner rather than a divine authoritative figure.
What is a Mitzvah? How many Mitzvoth are there?
A Mitzvah is a commandment and there is a fence built around each one. There are 613 Mitzvoth.
What is the Talmud? What are Responsa? What are Torah Codes?
Together, the Mishnah and the Gemara are called the Talmud. Responsa is the answer to a common question about observance and when they are complied its called a torah codes.
What is the Shema?
A passage of the Tanak has become a
common religious affirmation among Rabbinic Jews:
What does “Ha Shem” mean and why is it used?
It means “The Name” used to avoid saying God, Lord or YaHWEH .
What is a minyan?
Having 10 adult males present for community worship.
What are the laws of Kashrut?
The are laws that revolve around food.
What do the various groups often labeled Ultra-Orthodox have in common?
their common element is a general
distrust of the Enlightenment and all that it has achieved.
Who was Moses Mendelssohn and why is he significant?
he argued that Judaism can and should embrace the Enlightenment and reform itself in light of the Haskalah’s new learning and values.
What is Zionism and why did this movement emerge?
Jewish Zionists are Jews who support the defense of a place (the state of Israel) where Jews can escape from, and be protected from, anti-Semitic threats and violence.
