T3: Judaism Beliefs

Question 1

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Monotheism

Answer 1

The belief in one God.

Question 2

Shema

Answer 2

Jewish prayer which affirms belief in one God.

Question 3

Torah

Answer 3

The written law (First 5 books)

Question 4

Talmud

Answer 4

Jewish book with interpretations of the 613 laws in the Torah.

Question 5

Omnipotent

Answer 5

Having unlimited power and influence.

Question 6

Omniscient

Answer 6

Having infinite awareness and insights.

Question 7

Omnipresent

Answer 7

The belief that someone is always present.

Question 8

Shabbat

Answer 8

Jewish holy day (Sunset on Friday - Sunset on Saturday)

Question 9

Mitzvot

Answer 9

The 613 laws. The mitzvot give guidance to Jews on how to use their free will correctly,

Question 10

Shekhinah

Answer 10

God focuses his presence in a certain place on Earth.

Question 11

Temple

Answer 11

Building for religious worship.

Question 12

Judge

Answer 12

God is the judge whoe judges the Jews based on how well they follow the laws.

Question 13

Resurrection

Answer 13

The rising of the dead at the last judgement.

Question 14

Heaven

Answer 14

A paradise called Gan Eden where you’re with God.

Question 15

Sheol

Answer 15

A place of waiting where souls will be cleansed.

Question 16

Messiah

Answer 16

Used in the Tenakh to refer to the King of Israel.

Question 17

Messianic Age

Answer 17

The period of time where the Messiah will reign.

Question 18

Promised Land

Answer 18

The land where God wanted his people to live.

Question 19

Covenant

Answer 19

A solemn promise between two people.

Question 20

Abraham

Answer 20

Founder of Judaism - Made the first covenant with God.

Question 21

Moses

Answer 21

Led the Israelites out of slavery and made the 3rd covenant with God.

Question 22

Sinai Covenant

Answer 22

When God Re-stated that the Israelites were his chosen people.

Question 23

Circumcision

Answer 23

A minor operation removing the foreskin from the penis.

Question 24

Ten Commandments

Answer 24

Teachings that God gave Moses on Mount Sinai.

Question 25

Justice

Answer 25

A sacred duty only being achieved when accompanied by peace and truth.

Question 26

Healing the World

Answer 26

Involved in God’s work to sustain the world.

Question 27

Kindness to Others

Answer 27

Positive, caring actions that should be shown to all.

Question 28

Charity

Answer 28

Voluntary giving of help to people in need.

Question 29

Sanctity of Life

Answer 29

Life is holy and precious because it comes from God.

Question 30

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 30

Allows exceptions to Jewish laws when saving life.

Question 31

Free Will

Answer 31

The choice to do good or bad.

Question 32

Mitzvot: Between man and God

Answer 32

Mitzvot that tells Jews how they can improve their relationship with God.

Question 33

Mitzvot: Between man and man

Answer 33

Mitzvot that tells Jews how they can improve their relationship with each other.