unit 1: Judaism content Flashcards
what is the Jewish concept of God?
the creator omnipotent omnipresent omnibenevolent one god transcendent judge
What is the Shema?
prayer declaring Jewish faith said twice a day states there is only one God "the lord our God, the Lord is one" placed in the mezuzah made up of three passages of the torah can be recited anywhere reminds Jews that God is eternal
what is the tallith?
a garment with fringes (tzitzit)
worn during prayer
tzitzit represent the 613 mitzvots
what is the kippah?
cap worn by jewish boys and men to show respect to God and represnt Gods presence
what is the synagogue?
house of assembly beit tefilah - house of prayer beit midrash - house of study place of celebration focus of Jewish life
worship in the home
festivals shabbat kosher prayer jewish values
what is the bimah?
a platform where the torah is read
what is the aron hakodesh?
ark containing the torah scrolls
what is the torah scroll?
the jewish book of religion
what is the ner tamid?
eternal lamp
the rabbi
religious leader chosen for knowledge reform - male and female orthodox - male offer advice and guidance
what is shabbat?
day of rest and renewal
begins at sunset Friday and ends nightfall Saturday
driving and cooking not allowed
blessing over challot and kiddush prayer recited over cup of wine
Sunday - synagogue
havdellah cadle is lit
“remember the sabbath by by keeping it holy”
what are the benefits of shabbat?
obeying gods commandment part of jewish tradition part of jewish identity celebrate gods creation time to rest time to meet with family and friends
what are the challenges of shabbat?
some occupations require you to work during the days of shabbat
preparation required
attending the synagogue depending on where you live
what is kashrut?
kosher - meets standards treifa - cannot be eaten meat and milk cannot be eaten together shochet - person who slaughters meat in a certain way shechitah - preparation of kosher meat jews will often have 2 fridges
