Judaism Glossary Flashcards
Tenach
the twenty four books which make up the Hebrew scriptures
torah
tradition as a whole
or
the first five books of the Hebrew bible
Shabbat
the Jewish day for rest, personal devotion and observance. begins on Friday and ends on Saturday. part of the covenant
Talmud
a huge collection of writings, laws and teachings comprised by many rabbis. known as the ‘oral torah’
Halachah
the Jewish legal tradition, grounded in the 613 Mitzvots or commandments
Aggadah
the non legal portion of rabbinic literature
The Greatest Commandment
Study the Torah
613 Mitzvots
the 613 commandments of the torah
Tikkun Olam
a commitment to social justice and social order
The Book of Proverbs
asrcibed to king solomon which is a collection of writings that gives advice for upright living, and stresses the value of being wise in spirit, while staying away from all aspects of foolishness.
Challot
the two uncut plaited loaves of bread prepared for, then eaten on, the evening of shabbat and holy days
Havdalah
the prayer of separation said at the end of shabbat
Kiddush
the prayers and blessings said over a cup of wine, ushering in shabbat and holy days
Gemilut Chasadim
the obligation to do deeds of loving kindness
Tzedakah
giving to the poor in handfuls
