The meaning and purpose of life

Question 1

Tzelem

Answer 1

The nature or essence of a being

Question 2

What part of human nature makes us like God?

Answer 2

Our power of perception

Question 3

Why has God given humans a body?

Answer 3

To perform his sacred work, body needs to be cared for properly for this to happen effectively

Question 4

Kabbalah

Answer 4

Jewish mystical tradition

Question 5

Nefesh

Answer 5

soul

Question 6

Pikuach nefesh

Answer 6

The principle that saving and preserving life is the commandment of utmost importance

Question 7

Yetzer hara

Answer 7

Evil inclination

Question 8

Yetzer hatov

Answer 8

good inclination

Question 9

Shema prayer

Answer 9

Recited every morning and evening, seen as a declaration of faith

Question 10

Tefillin

Answer 10

Two small leather boxes with compartments that contain passages from the Torah

Question 11

Mezuzot

Answer 11

A small parchment scroll fixed to doorposts at a Jewish home

Question 12

Tzitzit

Answer 12

Fringes attached to each corner of the tallit

Question 13

Tallit

Answer 13

Shawl worn by males in morning prayer