Rs Jewish Beliefs Key Info Flashcards
What is SHEKHINAH?
The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.
The term indicates a divine presence that is accessible to believers.
How many mitzvot are there in the Torah?
613
Mitzvot are duties or good deeds that guide Jewish life.
What are the TORAH’s five books of Moses?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
These are the holiest books of the TeNaK.
What is a COVENANT?
A promise between two people or groups.
Covenants in Judaism were made between God and figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses.
Who is the MESSIAH in Judaism?
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new age.
This includes rebuilding the Temple and establishing an age of universal peace.
What is the evidence for SHEKHINAH?
“The earth shone with his Glory” - The book of Exodus in the Torah.
This verse highlights the divine presence among people.
What is the evidence for MITZVOT?
“Do not kill” - The Ten Commandments given to Moses.
This commandment is one of the key mitzvot guiding moral conduct.
What is the evidence for TORAH?
“You shall have no other gods but me” - The Ten Commandments.
This emphasizes monotheism, a central tenet in Judaism.
What is the evidence for COVENANT?
“I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you.” - God to Abraham in the Torah.
This statement reflects God’s promise to Abraham, establishing a foundational covenant.
What is the evidence for MESSIAH?
“I will raise up for David a righteous branch, a king who will reign wisely.” - The book of Jeremiah in the Torah.
This prophecy speaks of a future leader from the line of David, central to messianic beliefs.
What are mitzvot?
These are the commandments or rules given by God
There are 613 mitzvot in the Torah.
What is the significance of the Shema prayer in Judaism?
It expresses the belief that there is only one God.
The Shema prayer states: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.’
How many mitzvot are there in the Torah?
There are 613 mitzvot.
What do the Ten Commandments include?
Important rules like honouring parents and not stealing.
What is the purpose of Shabbat?
A time to rest and appreciate God’s creation.
Shabbat is observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
Who is believed to have written the Torah?
Moses.
What is the role of God as a Law Giver in Judaism?
God gave laws to guide how people should live.
What is the belief about God as Judge?
God judges people’s actions and decides their fate based on their behaviour.
What does the term Shekhinah mean?
It refers to the presence of God in a place.
Where was the Shekhinah believed to dwell?
In the Holy of Holies, the innermost area of the Temple.
What is Olam Ha-Ba?
It means ‘the world to come’ and refers to the afterlife.
What is the Messianic Age?
The future time when the Messiah will bring peace and restore Israel.
What is the belief of Orthodox Jews about the Messiah?
They believe the Messiah is a real person who will fulfill prophecies.
How do Reform Jews view the concept of the Messiah?
More symbolically, focusing on hope for a better world.
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The belief that life is sacred and precious because it is given by God.
What does Pikuach Nefesh mean?
Saving a human life is more important than almost any other religious rule.
What is Gan Eden?
A paradise where righteous souls go after death.
What is Gehinnom?
A place of purification for souls who need to atone for their sins.
What is the difference between the literal and symbolic belief in resurrection?
Orthodox Jews believe in literal resurrection; Reform Jews view it symbolically.
What is the covenant with Abraham?
A special agreement where God promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation.
What is the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham?
Circumcision.
What is the covenant with Moses?
An agreement that included giving the Ten Commandments and laws to guide the Israelites.
What is the link between the covenants with Abraham and Moses?
The covenant with Moses is a continuation of the covenant with Abraham.
What is the second book of the Jewish Torah called?
Exodus.
What is the Shema prayer?
A key prayer in Judaism that affirms the oneness of God.
What does the Talmud include?
Interpretations and discussions of Jewish law.
Who are the Israelites?
Descendants of Jacob, known for their journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land.
