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RE vital assessment info Flashcards

1
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what is the definition of synagogue?

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a building or place of meeting for Jewish worship

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what is the definition of mitzvoth?

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actions to perform or avoid day in and day out . there are 613 mitzvoth’s

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what is the definition of shekinah?

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the power of gods presence. for Jews, it is the settling of the presence of God and his greatness. Shown in the Hebrew bible as a cloud

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what does the Shema state about one god?

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there is only one god “love your god”

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how is god seen as a lawgiver ? where does god give Moses the Torah on mount Sinai ?

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exodus 20

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give an example of how Jews follow the law of god ?

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10 commandments “ keep the Sabbath holy”

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where does it state that God is a creator?

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in the opening lines of the Torah

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what does it say in Genesis about god being a creator?

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“in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”

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what belief do Jews believe about God being a creator?

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ex nihlo ( God created the world out of nothing)

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what bible story in the Torah shows that God is a judge?

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the fall of Adam and Eve

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what festival is about repentance and reflecting on sins?

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Rosh Hashanah

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12
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what does the sanctity of life mean?

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all life is holy and belongs to God

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where does the sanctity of life come from in the Torah?

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Genesis

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what does Genesis say about sanctity of life?

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god created all human beings to be like God

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how do Jews believe that you shouldn’t take another persons life?

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commandments “ life should be treated with respect”

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what do Jews believe about responsibility of life and death?

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Jews believe that God will start and end a life and they have the responsibility to preserve and protect life

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17
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where does it state that god created all people and their lives individually?

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Jeremiah

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18
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why is Moses important to Jews regarding slavery?

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God chose him to help the Jews escape slavery in Egypt through the Red Sea

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why is Moses important to Jews regarding covenant?

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Moses made a covenant with God on Mount Sinai

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what did Moses say and from where in the Torah does it state about the covenants?

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“we will do everything the Lord has said “ Exodus

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why is Moses important to Jews regarding the law?

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Moses was given the Torah therefore he is seen as a figure to follow

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what did Moses experience the presence of on Mount Sinai, making him important to Jews?

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the shekinah

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what quote is about the Shekinah and where is it from?

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” the glory of the Lord rested on mount Sinai… Moses entered the cloud as he went up to the mountain” exodus

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why is Abraham important to Jews regarding being a father figure?

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he is the patriarch of Judaism and the first to teach monotheism

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what does the Shema state the supports Abrahams teachings of monotheism?

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the lord is one and only

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what did Abraham do to show that he was faithful and obedient ?

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he was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac to show his commitment to God

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how is Abraham important to Jews regarding the covenants?

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he made the three important covenants with God

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what does as say in the Torah about keeping the covenants?

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“as for you , you must keep my covenant “

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what did God promise Abraham he would be ?

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the father of many nations and promised them the land of Israel

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where is the covenant about circumcision and what does it say?

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“every male among you shall be circumcised” ( Genesis)

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how is Abraham important to Jews by being obedient to God?

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orthodox Jews still have the children circumcised and reform Jews go through brit milah

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why is the messiah the most important belief to Jews regarding the temple?

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orthodox Jews believe that the Messiah will rebuild the temple in Jerusalem

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where in the Torah does it state that the Messiah will rebuild the temple?

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the book of Isaiah

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what does the book of Isaiah say about Gods nature?

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” the spirit of wisdom and understanding”

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what do Jews believe about the Messiah and him being a promised deliverer?

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he is the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation

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what does Isaiah say about the lord being the promised deliverer?

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” the spirit of the Lord will rest upon this man”

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how does the Messiah help people follow the Torah and Mitvot ?

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” he gave him the two tablets of the covenant law “ ( exodus)

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why do reform jews place less importance on the Messiah?

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they believe all people should act as Messiahs and bring peace into the world

39
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the messiah isn’t mentioned where?

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in the Torah

40
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why should Jews focus on God and not the Messiah?

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monotheism “ the lord is one and only” Deuteronomy

41
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why should Jews follow the Shema more than believe in the Messiah?

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” you shall love you lord, you God , with all your heart”

42
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why should Jews focus on the Mitzvoth rather than the Messiah

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Jews should focus on the law giver (mitzvoth), particularly the commandments “do not kill”

43
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what is the definition of Messiah?

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the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation. Jews believe a king will be sent by God to save the Jews

44
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What preparations are made in advance of the Sabbath?

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food is made and water is kept in urns

45
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how does the Sabbath start?

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the wife/mother lights two candles 18 minutes before sunset

46
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what do the two candles lit before the ceremony symbolise?

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they represent the two parts of the commandment from the Torah

47
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a blessing is made over wine in the Sabbath what is this called?

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Kiddush

48
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what is said when blessing the wine?

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” blessed are you, our god , who creates the fruit of the vine”

49
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what is the blessing over two pieces of bread called in the Sabbath?

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challah

50
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what is said over the challah bread blessing?

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” blessed are you, our god, who brings forth bread from the earth”

51
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when is Shabbat over?

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on the Saturday night after the family have a traditional dinner when the stars appear in the sky

52
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what is the ceremony called when the family eat the traditional meal?

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havdalah

53
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after Shabbat is over what do the family do?

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they sip wine, recite blessings over spices . they wish each other a “good week “

54
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what is a quote about the Sabbath?

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“remember the Sabbath and keep it holy” Exodus

55
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what is the veiling of the bride and groom called?

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badeken

56
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where does the badeken take place?

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under the Chuppah ( canopy)

57
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what is the symbol of the Chuppah?

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the symbol of the home that the new home the couple will build together

58
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what does the groom say with the ring in his hand?

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” behold, you are betrothed unto me with this ring, according to the Law of Moses and Israel”

59
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what does the bride and groom need in the wedding ceremony?

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two witnesses

60
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after the ceremony where does the reading ( marriage contract ) come from?

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ketubah

61
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what blessing are received and recited over a second cup of wine?

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the seven blessings

62
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what does the groom do with the empty glass from the wine?

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stamps on it and shouts “ mazel tov”

63
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what does the stamping of the glass symbolise?

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the sadness at the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem

64
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what is a man seen as without a wife and where does it state this?

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a man without a wife is incomplete” Talmud

65
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what do Jewish people wear to worship?

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Teffilin

66
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what is the tefillin?

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small leather boxes containing extracts from the Torah, strapped to the wearers arm and forehead in morning prayer

67
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what is said in the tefillin from the shema and what does it remind Jews?

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“love your God. reminds Jews that during prayers their total concentration is on God

68
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what is the prayer shaul Jews wear to worship God?

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tallit

69
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what is the tallit made from?

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wool or silk, with a long tassel called a Tzitzit

70
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what does the tzitzit represent?

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the 613 mitzvot

71
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what does the tzitzit remind jews?

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that they are obeying god when they wear it

72
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what are the first years used by a Jew every morning while still lying in bed ?

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modehani

73
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how is the Amidah said and what is it?

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its 18 blessings said whilst facing Jerusalem

74
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why is Rosh Hashanah important to Jews ?

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it is the celebration of the Jewish New year

75
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what do Jews celebrate on Rosh Hashanah ?

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god creating the world

76
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what does Genesis teach about God creating the world ?

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“in the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth”

77
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what do Jews fix to the doorframe of their homes?

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a mezuzah

78
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what does the mezuzah show?

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its a Jewish household and every time they leave or enter its a reminder of worship to god

79
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what is the quote about the Tallit from Exodus?

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“each time you see them you will remember my commandments and obey them”

80
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what does the Torah say about the Tefillin?

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“tie them to your arms and wear them on your forehead”

81
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how is Rosh Hashanah important regarding Yom Kippur?

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with Yom Kippur its seen as one of Judaism’s “high holy days”

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how is Rosh Hashanah important regarding the fact that it is ten days?

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its an opportunity to spend 10 days thinking about how they will be a better person in the next year

83
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how is Rosh Hashanah happy and serious at the same time?

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its a time with family however its a time of repentance

84
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what does Leviticus say about Rosh Hashanah?

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“the first day of the seventh month must be a day of complete rest”

85
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why is brit milah important regarding covenants ?

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the torah states that “every male among you shall be circumcised

86
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why is brit milah important regarding Abraham?

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The torah states that Abraham was commanded to be circumcised and Jews should follow the example of Abraham

87
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how does circumcision bring a sense of belonging?

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it shows that you are one with the Jewish community and brings a sense of belonging with God

88
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how is brit milah good regarding tradition?

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its a ritual practiced for over 3000 years and failure to follow it results in Karet ( being exiled from the Jewish community)

89
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what does the torah state that is against circumcision?

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you shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead”

90
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why is circumcision unfair?

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the child is only 8 days old and has no choice

91
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why is circumcision irrelevant today?

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it belonged to Jews a long time ago which is why some Jews have replaced Brit Milah with Brit Shalom ( naming ceremony)

92
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how are bar and bat mitzvah more important than brit milah?

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it shows the movement to adulthood and responsibility to follow the 613 mitzvot

93
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how is marriage more important ?

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it states that a man is an “unfinished vessel “ without a woman in the Talmud

94
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what does the Torah call the boys and girls after they go through Bar and Bat mitzvah?

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“sons/daughters of the commandment

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