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Judaism Beliefs Flashcards

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Monotheism

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The belief in one God.

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Shema

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Jewish prayer which affirms belief in one God.

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Torah

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The written law (First 5 books)

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Talmud

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

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Omnipotent

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Having unlimited power and influence.

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Omniscient

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Having infinite awareness and insights.

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Omnipresent

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The belief that someone is always present.

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Shabbat

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

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Mitzvot

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

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Shekhinah

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God focuses his presence in a certain place on Earth.

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Temple

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Building for religious worship.

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Judge

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

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Resurrection

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The rising of the dead at the last judgement.

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Heaven

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

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Sheol

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A place of waiting where souls will be cleansed.

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Messiah

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

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Messianic Age

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The period of time where the Messiah will reign.

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Promised Land

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The land where God wanted his people to live.

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Covenant

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A solemn promise between two people.

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Abraham

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Founder of Judaism - Made the first covenant with God.

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Moses

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

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Sinai Covenant

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

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Circumcision

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A minor operation removing the foreskin from the penis.

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Ten Commandments

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Teachings that God gave Moses on Mount Sinai.

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Justice

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

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Healing the World

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Involved in God’s work to sustain the world.

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Kindness to Others

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Positive, caring actions that should be shown to all.

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Charity

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Voluntary giving of help to people in need.

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Sanctity of Life

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Life is holy and precious because it comes from God.

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Pikuach Nefesh

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Allows exceptions to Jewish laws when saving life.

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Free Will

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The choice to do good or bad.

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Mitzvot: Between man and God

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

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Mitzvot: Between man and man

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

GCSE Religious Education (3 decks)

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