judaism keywords Flashcards
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What is the symbol of Judaism?
The Star of David
Define Agnostic.
Someone who believes it can’t be known if God exists or not
Define Atheist.
Someone who does not believe in a God
What is a Bar Mitzvah?
A coming of age ceremony for Jewish boys at around the age 12-13
What is a Bat Mitzvah?
A coming of age ceremony for Jewish girls at around the age 12-13
What is a Covenant?
A promise or contract - especially religious
What does the term Exodus refer to?
The story from the Hebrew Bible where the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt
What is Hanukkah?
A festival of light celebrating the building of the second temple in Jerusalem and its rededication
What is the Hebrew Bible also known as?
The Tanakh
What does the term Israelites refer to?
The name given to Hebrews between the Exodus in 1200 BCE and the Hebrews enslavement in Babylon in 600 CE
Who is a Jew?
Someone who is Jewish; Judaism is an ethnic group
What does Passover celebrate?
The freeing of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
Define Patriarch in the context of Judaism.
A male leader of a tribe; early leaders were Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
What is a Rabbi?
A Jewish religious leader or teacher
What is a Seder?
A plate used at Passover, with each item symbolic of Passover
What is a Synagogue?
A place of worship in Judaism
Define Theist.
Someone who believes in one or more Gods
What is the Torah?
Jewish holy writing made up of five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
