JUDAISM - BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS Flashcards
What do all Jews believe god is?
Almighty or one
SOWA for god being one?
Shema
Listen, Israel! The LORD our God is the only true God! So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
What are the two different types of jews?
orthodox - believe torah is the literal word of god
liberal/reform - believe torah is the inspired word of god and should be interpreted
What 3 things do jews believe god is?
Creator - There is one God therefore no other took part in creation. Genesis explains how God created everything
Lawgiver - God gives the Torah – The Law – to Moses. They are children of God, God is the Father. Both Father and king link to being a lawgiver
Judge - Judaism can be seen as a religion of strict law. God’s justice and mercy are balanced
What is shekhinah and how is it achieved?
God’s presence in the world
Study of the Tanakh and Talmud
The Tabernacle and worship today
Study
worship
prayer
SOWA for each above?
If two sit together and the words between are of the Torah, then the Shekhinah is in their midst - study
They shall make a Sanctuary for Me - so that I may dwell among them! - worship
Whenever ten are gathered for prayer, there the Shekinah rest - prayer
What is the messianic age?
a term to describe a future time of peace on earth without crime, war and poverty or suffering.
some believe it will be a person (orthodox) and some believe it will just be a certain time/era (liberal/reform)
What happened on mount sinai?
the deal made by G-d and Moses while the Jews were wandering in the desert
G-d gave Moses the 10 commandments and 603 other Laws to live by that form the basis of HALAKHAH – the holy law of Judaism – so 613 commands in all
By obeying these rules Jews believe they are doing what God wants and therefore have a close relationship with him
Where is the torah kept in a synagogue?
ark
What is a covenant?
a special agreement or promise made between G-d and man.
What was the abrahamic covenant?
God and Abraham entered into a covenant that promised many descendants, a Promised Land, and a blessed nation.
Abraham had to obey gods command to keep it
What is the pikuach nefesh?
The sanctity of life - life is sacred as god gave life in creation
What does pikuach nefesh mean for jews?
Most Jewish laws can be broken in order to save a persons life in life-threatening circumstances. This is called Pikuach Nefesh.
Pikuach Nefesh influences how Jews approach moral and ethical decisions such as abortion and euthanasi
SOWA for pikuach nefesh?
Almost any Jewish law can be broken to save a human life - leviticus
what is a matzvah?
a commandment, or religious duty/ law
