Judaism Beliefs Flashcards

(43 cards)

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What do Jews believe about the Creator & Sustainer?

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Jews believe that God created the world and sustains it.

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What is Omnipresent?

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Always present.

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What is Omnipotent?

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All powerful.

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What is Omniscient?

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All knowing

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What is a Lawgiver?

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Laws given to govern.

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What is Free Will?

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God gave us to choose our own paths and decisions.

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What is the Existence of Evil?

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It is the Evil existing due to free will.

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What is the Judge?

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Forgiveness and Law

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What is the Shekhinah?

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The Shekhinah is the believe that God focuses his presence in a certain area (eg. prayer).

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What is Gan Eden?

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Gan Eden is the Heaven for Jewish believers.

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When does judgement happen?

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Judgement happens as soon as you die.

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What is Sheol?

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Sheol is the place of waiting (purgatory for Jews).

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Do Jews believe in resurrection?

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Nope.

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What is the belief that the messiah was to be?

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Jews believed the messiah was to be a warrior or a king.

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What is the messianic age?

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It is when the messiah leads as a king.

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What is the nature of the messiah?

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It is when the king will rule in the future during the messianic age.

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What does God promise to Abraham?

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Holy land (covenant)

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How does Abraham respond to God’s covenant?

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He sacrifices his son as loyalty to God.

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What is the Escape from Egypt?

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After the 10 plagues the pharaoh let the Israelites let the isrealites go. Moses was chased down by Egyptians And then the red Sea collapsed on the Egyptians.

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What are The Ten Commandments?

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On the top of Mount Sinai Moses made the 10 Commandments for the Israelites to follow.

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What is Monotheism?

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Belief that there is only one God.

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What is the Shema?

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Player of calling upon God

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What does the Shema say? (flex points)

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"Hear, O Israel!
The is our God, the Lord alone.
You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your might"
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What is Justice?

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Oppose any unjust actions (evil).

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What is Healing the World?
Being involved in Gods works such as preserving the environment.
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What is World Jewish Relief?
A charity that supports justice in Jewish committee.
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What is Kindness to Others?
Doing good deeds so others can follow you.
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What is Judgment?
Happens just as you die and it is the belief that God gives people the correct sanctions as a consequence of their actions.
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What is Sheol?
If you are 'punished' you are sent to Sheol which is a 'place of waiting' to cleanse your soul.
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What is Gan Eden?
This place is described as 'paradise' for the Jews. Almost heaven but due to beliefs it has a different name.
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What is The Covenant with Abraham?
God made a Covenant with Abraham to give him the 'Promised Land' in an exchange for circumsizing himself as a sign of his approval
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how tall are you
who knows lol
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What is the Sanctity of Life?
Belief that life is holy and that it should be protected.
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What is Pikuach Nefesh?
A rule that allows you to break all the rules in order to save another life for example pregnancy in Shabat or if someone is injured.
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What is Free Will?
The choice to make decisions by ourself.
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What is the Mitzvot?
Set of rules, contains 613 Mitzvots.
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Between Man & Man?
Tells Jews how to treat one another and improve relations with other people.
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Between Man & God?
Tells us Jews how to build a relationship with God.
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What is Kosher?
Food is 'clean and 'fit' for Jews to consume.
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What is the Shekinah?
It's the belief that God can focus his presence in a certain place.
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How tall are you? (REVAMPED)
no
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Did I ask?
Did I ask?
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Can I see you?
Well...if I close my eyes no.