Judaism Quiz 3 Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Avodah
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Hebrew for “work” or “service” Includes all forms of divine service, especially prayer, Torah study, and the performance of commandments
2
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Tzaddik
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“righteous person” In Hasidism, the term is applied to a rabbi or other charismatic leader
3
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Yetzer Hatov
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“good urge” In rabbinic Judaism, this refers to an innate human desire to be an obedient servant of God
4
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Yetzer Hara
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“rebellious urge” refers to an innate human desire to deviate from the Torah’s commandments
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Tzedekah
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“righteousness” in rabbinic Judaism, it designates each person’s obligation to give charity to the poor