Judaism Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the Sanctity of Life?
The Sanctity of Life is the belief that only God can take a life as he is the one who gave all life. This includes rules about active euthanasia, suicide and murder.
What is Free Will?
Free will is the belief that .God has given us the ability to act how we please, but they believe that God is not responsible for our actions.
How do the Jews know who to use their Free Will
There are 613 rules in the mitzvot about how to use your free will in a way that will please God, which will lead to your reward in heaven.
What is mitzvot between man and God?
Mitzvot between man and God shows a man how to handle his relationship with God and it tell the Jews that they should only worship God.
What is mitzvot between man and man?
Mitzvot between man and man shows men how to handle their relationship with their fellow man, telling people how to handle disputes/issues with other people.
Talk about Moses’ journey from Egypt
After the seven plagues, the pharaoh finally released the Jews from slavery and Moses’ lead them through the Red Sea, which he parted. Moses is then given the Ten Commandments on top of Mt Sanri, although Moses later died after being in the desert for 40 years. He was succeeded by Josuah who lead the Jews to the promised land.
Talk about Abraham
Abraham left his home town (Ur) to travel to Cannan because in Ur they worshipped several Gods, and Abraham was monotheistic. He and his family settled on the way, in Haran, where God made a covenant with Abraham so he completed his journey to Cannan. The covenant involved Cannan becoming Abraham’s, naming it the promised land.
What was in the covenant between God and Abraham?
Abram and his wife (Sara) changed their names to Abraham and Sarah . Sarah, who couldn’t bear children because of age as well as being infertile, could give birth and would give Abraham many children and the Promised Land would be Abrahams to own. Finally, all the males in his family would be circumsized
Name 3 key beliefs of Judaism:
There is only one God
Jesus isn’t the son of God
God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient
The Torah is the 5 Jewish holy books.
What is Pikuach Nefesh?
Pikuach Nefesh is the belief that Jews should try to preserve life and this belief has power over most Jewish law. Saving life is very important as it reflects other beliefs of helping others, where you may even save their life.
What is monotheism?
Monotheism is the belief that their is only one God.
Give some names for God in the Jewish holy books:
God, G-d, Yahweh, Lord, Adonai
Explain Healing the World:
Healing the World is the motivation for Jews that they should be charitable and increase social justice. They believe this can come about through following the mitzvot and becoming closer to God
Explain Justice:
The sacred duty that can only be achieved with truth and peace, as said by the prophet Midah who said God’s people must “do justice” and “love goodness”
Explain Kindness:
This is important to the Jews as their are several laws about being kind to others
What is the Torah?
The five Jewish Holy Books of Moses
What is the Shabbat?
The Shabbat is the Jewish holy day of the week, lasting from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday.
What is the Shema?
A Jewish prayer affirming the belief of one God
What is the Talmud?
The Talmud is a commentary by the rabbi’s on the Torah, consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara.
What is the difference between an Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jew?
An Orthodox Jew heavily believes in following the laws of the Torah whereas an Ultra Orthodox Jew believes in them even stronger.
Creation
Jews believe that God made the world in 7 days and made it in his image including man and women.
What is a Synagogue?
A Jewish place of worship
What is omnipotent?
Almighty, having unlimited power. A quality of God
What is omniscient?
Knowing everything. A quality of God
