Unit 1 - Judaism Flashcards
Where was Judaism found?
Mesopotamia
Is Judaism a monotheistic religion or polytheistic?
Monotheistic, they believe in only one God
What are the 4 different types of Judaism?
Reform
Conservatives
Orthodox
Hasidic
What are the main principles of Hasidic Judaism?
It stresses personal experience within worship
They follow all orthodox laws
Cantered on the teachings of a rebbe
What are the principles of Orthodox Judaism?
They interpret the Torah litterly
They view Jewish law/teachings as binding
Strict diet (kosher)
Hebrew prayers are used
They separate the men and women during prayer
Men wear skull caps and shawls.
What are the principles of conservative Judaism?
Believe the Torah is correct, but will accept interpretations
They believe that Jewish law should be adapted for newer needs
They dress up only for service
No separation of men and women
Jewish laws are binding
What are the principles of Reform Judaism?:
Big importance of ethics
Don’t believe solely on the words of the Torah
No strict diet
Want equality for men and women
Women can be rabbis (aka priests)
Key point of Jews responding to gods covenant? + title
Jews believe there life is a result of god
Brit is its name
What does keeping the covenant mean?
Following the mitzvot
What is the mitzvot?
Mitzvot tells people how they can live their lives holy
Keeps them in the right relationship
They are instructions, aka the 10 commandments
What are the 10 commandments
I am the lord your god
You shall not make for yourself a sculptured image
You shall not swear falsely by the name of the lord your god
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy
Honour your father and your mother
You shall not murder
You shall not steal
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour
You shall not covet
What id the Halakhah?
The theory that Moses received and oral Torah on mount Sinai
A guide on how to apply the commandments
What does a sin mean in Judaism?
Failure to live within the covenant, aka breaking the covenant and breaking your relationship with God.
What are the rules that Jews believe not non Jews should follow?
No idolatry
No blasphemy
No murder
No sexual immorality
No removing/living the limb of a living animal
Should be laws to in force this, aka police, etc
How do they view sexuality?
Sexuality is considered a blessing, and should only be celebrated after marriage.
Abortion in cases of emergency only
How do they view the environment?
Everything belongs to god
We are simply stewards of this earth
Keep it good for future generations
Everyone should be able to eat
How is social justice viewed?
Kedushah - they have to act for the benefit of others
They live counter culturally
Follow laws no matter what
How long are the months on a Jewish calendar?
29-30 days long
What is the new year celebration called?
Rosy hashanah, begins around September, they gather in the synagogue, they blow a shofar, they will also visit the deceased.
What is the day of atonement?
It’s a solemn day for fasting
They atone their sins
What is the booths
5 days after Yom Kippur
They don’t work during it
There time is for praying, eating, singing, learning, and entering a sukkot.
What is pesach?
They retell the Passover story and have a sedar meal
What is the Purim?
During winter, celebrates victory over hanman
Small fast period
What is the Shavuot?
Celebrates the first fruits of the harvest
Also when god gave Torah
Work is not allowed
Study the Torah
Hanukkah
Celebrates victory over the Syrian Greeks
Sabbath
Spend time with family, no work, going to synagogue, praying, studying the Torah, and meals.
Bat/Bar mitzvah
Coming of age ceremony
12 for girls, 13 for boys
