J2 Flashcards
Nature of God
God is a single, whole, being
Everything in the universe was created by God
God should be praised and worshipped
God is the source of all Jewish morality, beliefs and values
Importance of Abraham in judaism
Believed that God made a special covenant with Abraham
Therefore him and his descendants are chosen people
First founder of Judaism
Obedience to God
Leaving home
Faith and Trust to God
Sacrifice of Isaac
Promised land
Importance of Moses
The 10 commandments
Significance of the Covenant
parts of The Tanakh (Written Law)
Torah (first five books of Moses)
Forms basis of Jewish law
Nevi’im (The prophets)
Trace Jewish history and expand the laws in the Torah
Ketuvim (the Writings)
Contains poetry, stories, advice, historical accounts
Importance of Torah
Refers to five books of Moses
Believe that first five books of the Bible were all written by Moses
So they must be followed
613 mitzvot form a key part of the Torah- Key identity of Jewish people
Is a source of wisdom and authority
parts of The Talmud (Oral law)
Mishnah
6 Collection of teachings
Gemara
Commentary on Mishnah
Importance of Talmud & Tanekh
Talmud
understand the teachings of the rabbis about the Torah in great detail
understanding complex issues and values
Tanakh
the main sacred Jewish text and governs all aspects of Jewish life
