Judaism ( The Real One ) Flashcards

(38 cards)

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Jewish bible or tenakh

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Torah -written law

Nebiim - prophets

Ketuim-psalms

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Gods covenant

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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”

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Abrahams covenant

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Dedicate his life and jews lives to god

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Gods covenant and SINIA

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To protect jews from all harm

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Jews covenant and mount SINIA

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To obey all of his laws and commandement s

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The sanctity of lfife

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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

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Pikuach Nefesh

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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

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Differences of jewish belief

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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

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God as sustainer

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God sustains the universe and provides all necessary recourses for all living things

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What is shekinah

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The divine

Presence of God

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Jewish law and free will

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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

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God as judge

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Jews believe that all actions have consequences

Gods judgements are always fair and merciful

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The synagogue

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Th place where the jewish prayer and study takes place

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What is the arkk

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In the synagogue and contains handwritten Torah scrolls

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What js the bimah

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A platform in the synagogue where the Torah is read

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What is the Ner tamid

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A light that is kept burning to symbolise Gods eternal presence

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What is the pulpit

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A place where the rabbi preaches from

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The importance of the synagogue

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It is important for jews as it provides a space for

Prayer
Charitable work
Study
Social centre

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Tallit

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4 cornered shawl

Wearing it shows that the man is obeying the word of God
Each fringe symbolises a mitzvot

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Tefillin

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Two leather boxes one located on the left arm and the other on the forehead each containing the shema

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Format of jewish prayer

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Opening prayers
Shema
Standing prayer
Final prayers

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Why is prayer important

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Allows us to communicate with God

Come closer to God
Focus our mind on God

Communal prayer strengthens the Jewish community

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Worship in the home

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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

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Brit milah quote

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From now on you must circumcise every baby boy… this will show that there is a covenant between you and me

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Jewish marriage
Ceremony is very short. The man makes a vows to the woman . It takes place under a chupah which represents the home the new couple will share .
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Preparing a ded body
When death occurs it is not a tragedy as it is all Gods plan . After a person dies there bodh is laid on the floor and covered . Candles lit next to them , the body is never left on its own until burial . The body must be respected so it is rapped in a tallit
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Mourning
The family must first gi through shiva . Seven days of mourning . All the mirrors are covered . The mourners stay at home The next 30 days are called sheloism where the mourners do not enjoy themselves and continue to mourn For the next eleven months kaddish is said everyday
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Dietary laws
You are allowed to eat anything which has a completely split hoof and chews the cud
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Killing of animals
Be halthy Slit the throat Blood drained
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Favour of kosher
The covenant means jews must obey God Obeying the rules brings God closer Shows the uniqueness of Jews Its healthy
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Against kosher
Should be an individuals decision No logical reasons for the laws Jews cannot have dinner with non jewish friends Its inconvenient
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Pseach
Lasts for 8 days Celebrated early spring Celebrates the jews escape from slavery Remembers the plague that killed the firstborns but spared the slaves
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The seder meal
This meal is important because it begins with children asking 4 questions
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Four questions
Why do we eat matzah Why do we eat bitter herbs Why do we dip our foods in liquids Why do we lean as we eat
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Importance of pseach
Celebrates that Jews are Gods chosen people To thank god for saving them To help jews empathize with those who still live under oppression To experience the freedom their ancestors gained
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Rosh hashanah
Marks the jewish new year Remembers Gods creation God judges peoples actions over the past year deciding their fortune for the next year
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Yom kippur
Holiest day of the year p | It is the day of atonement when Gods judgement from Rosh Hashanah is Finalized
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Days of awe
The days between rosh hashanah and Yom kippur. | People,believe that you change Gods judgement if for the 10 days you are kind