Judaism Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Synagogue
A
House of assembly. building for jewish public prayer and study
2
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shekinah
A
place where gods presence rests on earth and can be felt
3
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shabbat
A
day is spiritual renewal and rest. begins at sunset friday and ends at nightfall on saturday
4
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kosher
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meaning ‘fit’ or ‘proper’. goods that are permitted to be eaten according to leviticus 11.
5
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torah
A
first 5 books of moses. holiest book in tenakh.
6
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mitzvot
A
has mixed meanings. 613 laws in the torah
7
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messiah
A
the anointed one who will bring a new era for humankind. includes the rebuilding of the temple
8
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covenant
A
promise or agreement between two parties. god made a covenant with moses and abraham
