Y10 Judaism (KEYWORDS) Flashcards
Shekinhah:
The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.
Messiah:
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace.
Mitzvot:
The term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.
Covenant:
A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses.
Synagogue:
House of assembly: building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly.
Kosher:
(‘fit’ or ‘proper’) Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus Chapter 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.
Torah:
The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.) Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.
Shabbat:
Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.
Shema:
A Jewish prayer, affirming belief in one God, found in the Torah.
Monotheistic:
A religion that believes there is only one God.
Stewardship:
The idea that people have a God-given duty to take care of Earth in a responsible way.
Dominion:
Having control over Earth.
Original Sin:
The ‘evil’ or ‘sin’ that is in all humans as a consequence of “The Fall.”
Pilcuach Nefesh:
The obligation to save a life even if doing so breaks Jewish Laws.
Yetzer ha tov:
The urge to do good.
