Jewish Beliefs

Question 1

Two people who had a covenant with God in the Tenakh.

Answer 1

Abraham and Moses

Question 2

One way Jews sealed the covenant with God

Answer 2

Through the act of circumcision.

Question 3

God gave the Jews the promised land called:

Answer 3

The land of Canaan.

Question 4

God sent the 10 plagues because:

Answer 4

The pharaoh would not let the Jews free out of Egypt.

Question 5

The Israelites were rescued from slavery by:

Answer 5

Moses.

Question 6

Jews believe God is…..

Answer 6

Omnipotent, Omnibenevolent, omnipotent and omniscient.

Question 7

How many mitzvot are in the Jewish bible?

Answer 7

613

Question 8

Jews are judged on ………. and during……… ……….

Answer 8

Death and Rosh Hashanah

Question 9

On death the good will go to…….. and the bad to ……..

Answer 9

Heaven and Sheol.

Question 10

Orthodox Jews Beliefs on the Messiah….

Answer 10

In every generation there is a descendant of King David.
The messiah rules all humans with justice and kindness.
He will rebuild the temple.
He will gather all Jews back to Israel.
These will bring about world peace.

Question 11

Reform Jews beliefs on the messiah…

Answer 11

There will not be a messiah but a messianic age.
All people will live in harmony but everyone must work to achieve this.
This includes by observing religious duties.

Question 12

Two beliefs about the divine presence (Shekinhah)

Answer 12

The tabernacle that the Jews carried out of Egypt was supposed to be the dwelling place of God.
Jews were led on a journey by a pillar of smoke or fire which could be also possible manifestations of the Shekinhah (Gods power and glory shown).
Gods presence on Earth.
The spirit of God.
Prophets (e.g Isiah) referred to Gods presence in the temple.
Described as a pillar of fire or cloud leading Jews out of Egypt.
Some believe it is the feminine presence of God (feminine word in Hebrew)