Judaism Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Kosher
A
Foods that can be eaten by Jewish people
It is also used to refer to the purity of objects like Torah scrolls
2
Q
Shabbat
A
Day of rest
Happens every week on a Friday night to Saturday
3
Q
Mitzvot
A
There are 613 mitzvot rules in the Torah
They are duties or good deeds
4
Q
Synagogue
A
House of assembly
Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly
5
Q
Torah
A
The five Books of Moses e.g genesis
The holiest books of the TeNaK
6
Q
Shekinah
A
The place where gods presence rests and can be felt
7
Q
Covenant
A
A promise between two people or groups
Covenants were made between god with Noah, Abraham and Moses
8
Q
Messiah
A
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new age
This will include rebuilding the temple and bringing in an age of universal peace
