JUDAISM Flashcards
Moses Maimonides
Moses expressed Judaism through writing the Mishnah Torah a commentary on Talmud, and the guide for the perplexed.
Moses Mishneh Torah Quote
“Everything that exists depends on God, and He does not depend on anything.”
Moses Mishneh Torah Example
Chabad-Lubavitch is a Jewish organisation that promotes spiritual growth with God through various educational and social programs.
Moses Guide for the Perplexed Quote
“Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it.”
Moses Guide for the Perplexed Example
B’nai B’rith International is a Jewish organisation which emphasises the principal values of Judaism by focusing on community Service.
Environmental Ethics
Bal tashchit outlines how people mustn’t waste resources and mustn’t destroy the earth. Tikkun olam outlines that adherents must repair and save the world as the world is perfect and adherents are the ones destroying and harming the world.
Bal Tashchit Quote
“do not destroy its trees by putting an ax to them, because you can eat their fruit” (Deuteronomy 20:20).
Bal Tashchit Example
Jewish veg is a charity that attempts to plant more fruit trees near homeless shelters and places that require more accessible food options.
Tikkun Olam Quote
“Tend well to the earth, for there will be no one to make it right after you” (Midrash, Talmud).
Tikkun Olam Example
Tikkun Olam gift fund is a charity that repairs the world by donating to it as it is able to feed homeless people which repairs the world’s flaws.
Jewish Marriage
This practice is crucial to jewish adherents as it allows them to sanctify each other for the community and create a new beginning as well.
Individual Circling the Hakafot Quote
“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work” (Genesis 2:2).
Individual - Circling the Hakafot
Circling the Hakafot is a ritual within Jewish marriage which requires that the bride circle the groom seven times, denoting the protection of the seven days of creation.
Community Sheva Brachot Quote
“Grant abundant joy to these loving friends, as You bestowed gladness upon Your created being in the Garden of Eden of old” (Recited during Ritual).
Community Sheva Brachot
The Sheva Brachot is another ritual part of Jewish marriage which requires that the couple be blessed seven times by the Rabbi.
