Judaism B&T - Covenant at Sinai

Question 1

What 4 things was included in the covenant at sinai?

Answer 1

1. The ten commandments
2. The jews were identified as the chosen people (chosen for responsibility)
3. God gave Jewish people the torah and moses, the oral torah, in its entirety
4. Said every Jewish soul to be born was to be bound to the covenant

Question 2

Why is the covenant important today?

Answer 2

1. Torah contains mitsvot so it remains as a guide to Jews today
2. Jews believe they must follow the teachings in Torah to be rewarded as if they dont, they would be punished
3. Study of Torah is applied in yeshivas
4. Torah is read on sabbath