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Judaism- Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards

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Shema

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A Jewish prayer which affirms belief in one God

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Torah

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The written law-the first five books

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Talmud

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An important book in which Rabbis give explanations of the laws in the Torah

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Shabbat

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The day on which Jews cannot do any work (Saturday)

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Mitzvot

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Jewish laws contained in the Torah (613)

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Shekhinah

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The belief that God can focus his presence on certain places

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Temple

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The place Jews believed the Shekhinah to be focused

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Judge

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God judges Jews on how well they follow the law

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Resurrection

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Some Jews believe in the idea of physical or spiritual resurrection

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Heaven

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Many Jews believe they will go to heaven. Spiritual or physical place?

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Sheol

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A place of waiting where souls are cleansed

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Messiah

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The expected king of the Davidic line

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Messianic age

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The period in which the messiah will rule over the world and will create peace

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Promised land

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The land promised to the Jews by God during God’s covenant

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Covenant

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An agreement

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Abraham

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The founder of Judaism-the first person God appeared to

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Moses

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Chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery

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Sinai Covenant

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The ten commandments given to Moses by God on mount Sinai

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Circumcision

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Physical representation of God’s covenant with Abraham

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Justics

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The moral principle of bringing about what is right and fair according to the law

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Healing the world

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The moral principle of contributing to social injustice and the environment

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Kindness to others

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The moral principle of showing a positive, caring attitude towards all living things

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Sanctity of life

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Jews believe life is holy and precious as it comes from God

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Pikuach Nefesh

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The principle that allows most Jewish laws to be broken to save a life

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Free will

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God allows himans to make decisions but they must follow the mitzvot

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