Judaism ( The Real One ) Flashcards
(38 cards)
Jewish bible or tenakh
Torah -written law
Nebiim - prophets
Ketuim-psalms
Gods covenant
Give Abraham the promised lands and his descendants
Take care of all Jews
“I will give all the land to you and your offspring forever”
Abrahams covenant
Dedicate his life and jews lives to god
Gods covenant and SINIA
To protect jews from all harm
Jews covenant and mount SINIA
To obey all of his laws and commandement s
The sanctity of lfife
Life is Sacred because it comes from God
Only God can give and take life away
Jews have a duty to preserve all life
So jews are against abortion and euthenasia
Pikuach Nefesh
The jewish obligation to save a life even if it breaks Jewish law. This shows us the importance of the Sanctity of life
“He who destroys one soul… is considered as if he has destroyed a whole world
Differences of jewish belief
Orghodox belive that every generation has the potential to birth a messiah while reform jews believe that the messiah will not come but an age of peace will instead
Reform jews are a lot more relaxed over Jewish laws as well
God as sustainer
God sustains the universe and provides all necessary recourses for all living things
What is shekinah
The divine
Presence of God
Jewish law and free will
Followin* the mitzvot makes it impossible to anger God
Jews believe that the mitzvot is designed to inform all people on how best to use their free will
God as judge
Jews believe that all actions have consequences
Gods judgements are always fair and merciful
The synagogue
Th place where the jewish prayer and study takes place
What is the arkk
In the synagogue and contains handwritten Torah scrolls
What js the bimah
A platform in the synagogue where the Torah is read
What is the Ner tamid
A light that is kept burning to symbolise Gods eternal presence
What is the pulpit
A place where the rabbi preaches from
The importance of the synagogue
It is important for jews as it provides a space for
Prayer
Charitable work
Study
Social centre
Tallit
4 cornered shawl
Wearing it shows that the man is obeying the word of God
Each fringe symbolises a mitzvot
Tefillin
Two leather boxes one located on the left arm and the other on the forehead each containing the shema
Format of jewish prayer
Opening prayers
Shema
Standing prayer
Final prayers
Why is prayer important
Allows us to communicate with God
Come closer to God
Focus our mind on God
Communal prayer strengthens the Jewish community
Worship in the home
Jews worship God whenever they can
Prayers are said 3 x a day
Their house reminds them to obey Gods commandments
For example a small box containing verses from the torah are placed on the door post
Families study the torah together
Brit milah quote
From now on you must circumcise every baby boy… this will show that there is a covenant between you and me