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Is it God or G-D

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Jews write it as G-D to show respect on his name

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Omnipotent

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All powerful

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Omni-Benevolent

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All loving

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Omniscient

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All knowing

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Creator

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Made everything

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Omnipresent

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Everywhere at all times

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Sustainer

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Keeps the universe going

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What does monotheism/monotheistic religion mean

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Meaning jews only believe that there is only one god

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Define the shema prayer

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A jewish prayer which affirms belief in the one God

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Jewish belief-God is present in the world and in peoples life every day

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God is ever present-every experience is considered to be a meeting with god

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God as one means

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All morality beliefs and values-come from God,Everything in the universe has been created and is sustained by God,God is the only being who should be praised and worshipped,God is infinite,eternal,God is a single whole,indivisible being

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The shema prayer

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Hear, O Israel! The Lord your God, is one God.
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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Define the sanctity of life

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that life is holy and precious because it comes from God . This means that only God should begin and end life and that all life should be preserved and protected.

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What does the term mitzvot and mitzvah mean

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Jewish rules or commandments

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Who did God give the Ten Commandments to and when were they given?

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Moses-3000 years ago

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What is the meeting place between God and a the world, and is the centre of Jewish worship?

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Temple

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How many laws are in the torah

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613

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3 sections of the tenakh

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Torah (Law) – five books. Jews regard this as the holiest part of the Tenakh (the Jewish Bible). …
Nevi’im (Prophets) – eight books. These books describe the history of Judaism after the death of Moses. …
Ketuvim (Writings) – 11 books.

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God gives the Jews many laws to follow. How do these laws help the Jews?

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These laws help the jews how to live a good life,and how to go to Gan eden without purgatory/waiting.

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3 general beliefs about life after death

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Life after death is a physical prescence
Life after death is a spiritual prescence
Good people go to gan eden but bad people to go Sheol.

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3 general beliefs about heaven

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Teachings about the afterlife imply that the good will enter paradise (Gan eden).
Heaven is with God
There is no clear teaching on now heaven will be like.

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What is the day of judgement called

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Roshana

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What is 3 beliefs about sheol

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Where the souls are cleansed.
After sheol they go to Gan eden.
Sheol is not hell.

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3 beliefs about judgement and Resurrection

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Some Jews believe that they will be judged by God as soon as they die
Some believe that God will judge everyone on the Day of Judgement, atter the corring of the Messiah
Jews have no firm view on what happens after death

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What is shabbat
Saturday-holy day for jews
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What is the messianic age
The Messianic age is a term used by Jewish people to describe a future time on earth. A time of peace on earth without crime, war and poverty.
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Differences between the covenant of abraham and moses
The covenant with Abraham was the start of the story of the Jews but the covenant that Moses mediated between G-d and the Jewish people was the start of the Jewish nation
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What is the promised land
Land of caanan
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How is the 613 mitzvot split
248 and 365 mitzvot
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What is a covenant
A covenant is an agreement between two parties.
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What is the abrahamic covenant
The Abrahamic Covenant is the agreements G-d made with Abraham.
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What is the sanai covenant
The Mosaic Covenant is a conditional covenant made between God and the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai
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God as a lawgiver
Jews believe that G-d has given them many laws to follow.They are the 613 laws in the Torah and the first ten commandments
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God as a judge
G-d judges them on how well they follow these laws based on what they do.His judgements are considered to be fair and tempered
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Isaiah 6:1-2
“I beheld my Lord seated on a high and lofty throne…”
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The beliefs about creation and the 7 days
God took four days to make the universe fit to support life. God took two days to create all living creatures. God then rested and made the seventh day holy. This is when Jews celebrate Shabbat which is also known as saturday
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Isaiah 45:6-7
I am the Lord and there is none else, I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe - I the Lord do all these things.
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Daniel 12:2
Many of those that sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to eternal life, others to reproaches, to everlasting abhorrence
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What is the idea of pikuach nefesh
The idea that jews are Allowed to work on sabath if what they are doing is saving lives
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Define justice
Justice refers to bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed.
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Orthodox belief on the messiah
Orthodox Jews believe there is a descendent of King David in every generation who has the potential to become the Messiah. If the Jews are worthy of redemption, this person will be directed by God to become the Messiah.
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Reform jewish belief on the messiah
Reform Jews reject the idea of the Messiah.They do believe in a future Messianic age, but believe this will be achieved by everyone working together to create world peace, rather than as the result of the leadership of one person.
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Jewish belief about Resurrection
Some jews also believe in the idea of physical or spiritual resurrection but this is not supported by many
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Belief about when does judgement happen
Some jews believe they will be judged by God as soon as they die.Ithers believe God will judge everyone on the Day of judgement after the coming of the messiah.
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Jewish belief about heaven
Many believe if they follow the faith correctly they will go gan eden or paradise when they die.No clear teaching about what heaven is like
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Jewish belief about Sheol
Some jews believe that people who dont go to heaven go to sheol which is a place of waiting for there souls to be cleansed.They do not believe in eternal punishment.
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Jewish belief about G-D being a sustainer
Not only did he make the earth but to ensure we live our lives all well he sustains it.Providing all the resources needed for survival
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Genesis 12:1-2
'Go forth from your native land and from your father's house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you"
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Covenant of sinai
God would protect the Jews from harm and be their God. • In return, Jews would have to obey his laws including the Ten Commandments and the other laws in the Torah).
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Why do jews believe God gave them Free will
Jews believe God has given them the free will to make their own choices. • Good actions lead to a life of fulfilment. They bring Jews closer to God and ensure they are judged favourably by him. • Bad actions will not bring people closer to God, in life or after death.
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How the mitzvot helps jews between man and God
These are mitzvot that tell Jews how they can improve their relationship with God.They cover areas such as worship, sacrifice, and the observance of festivals.The most important are the first four of the Ten Commandments
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How the mitzvot helps jews man to man
tell Jews how to improve their relationship with other people. This is important because the Torah teaches that Jews should show love towards other people and by doing this, Jews are showing their Love for God They do this by helping the poor, being honest in business, and promoting peace.
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Story of abraham and the promised lamd
Born in ur,at the time people worshiped idols,Abraham at young age convinced only 1 god,tried to convince people of ur to stop worshiping idols,left ur to travel to canaan,before canaan settled at haran,Years late continued journey,When reached land god told him its his land and will have offspring forever
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Covenant between abraham and god
After travelling to canaan,God promised abraham to be the father of many nations but he has to live his life to God and become circumcised.
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Explain the escape from egypt
G-d sent the 10 plagues to convince the pharaoh to set the Jews free. G-d parted the red sea for the Jews to escape, and closed it behind them.Drowining the egyptian soldiers
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Define the ten commandments
Foundation of jewish laws,gives important guidance on how to have a good relationship with God and how to have good relationships with others.
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Jewish belief of the sanctity of life
For jews all the sanctity of life is to not do anything to quicken a persons natural desth,eg murder.
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Jewish belief about pikuach nefesh
This is the obligation that Jews have to save a person's life if they can, even if doing so breaks Jewish laws.Pikuach nefesh emphasises how valuable human life is to Jews, as it puts human life above Jewish law.
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Leviticus 19:18
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your countrymen. Love your fellow as yourself"
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Key moral principles-Kindness
Aim to show kindness to others,In torah laws give guidance on how to be kind.Teaches them to love others as they love themselves.
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Key moral principles-Justice
Pursuing justice is a sacred duty for Jews. The laws in the Torah give guidance to Jews on how to treat the poor and vulnerable,achieving justice.Torah and prophets sent by god
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Micah 6:8
to do justice and to love goodness'
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Key moral principles-Healing the world
Healing the world-taking action to help gods work sustaining the world.Jews heal the world by contributing to social justice.Volunteer in charitys.
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Other jewish belief about healing the world
Some believe healing the world involves more then charity.Includes obeying mitzvot.
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Give two ways in which Jews can put into practice the belief about Pikuach Nefesh.
Breaking Shabbat → Jews can break Shabbat laws (e.g., driving to a hospital) to save a life. Eating Non-Kosher Food → In life-threatening situations, eating non-kosher food is allowed to survive.
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What is shekinah
The divine presence of God in Judaism.
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What is purgatory also know as
Gehinnom
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Exodus 20:2
"I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery."
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Ecclesiastes 12:14
God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil."
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Isiah 2:4
"Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore."
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What are the 2 times g-d judges jews
Two times when he judges them.During the festival of Rosh hashanah and after death/purgatory/sheol.
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Deuteronomy 30:19
"I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live."
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Definition of messiah
the anointed one who will bring peace and justice
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What is circumcision in the jewish faith also known as
Brit milah
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What is the talmud
A book made by the rabais

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