rps judaism! unit 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the jewish holy book called?
A
The tenakh and it contains many other books
2
Q
whats the torah
A
the five books of law
3
Q
whats the nevi’im
A
jewish history
4
Q
whats the ketuvim
A
jewish stories and philosophy
5
Q
Where is the torah kept?
A
its kept in a synagogue and more specifically in an ark
6
Q
Whats the rabbi?
A
A priest
7
Q
Is judaism monotheistic or polytheistic?
A
monotheistic as they believe in 1 god
8
Q
What is the shema and where is it placed?
A
the shema is a prayer that reminds jews of their faith and it is placed next to the door in a mezuza
9
Q
How many mitzvots are there
A
613
10
Q
What land do jews believe they are promised
A
israel
