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Judaism unit Flashcards

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Abraham

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Abraham is the first historical person in the Bible who makes a covenant with God.
God asks Abraham to to sacrifice his son in turn for many descendants.

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sign of Abrahams covenant

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circumcision

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Moses

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Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt during Ramses reign, received the ten commandments from the burning bush, 10 plagues, parting of the red sea

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sign of Moses covenant

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Moses and Hebrews searched for promised land fro 40 years, obeying the 10 commandments

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David

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Davids family would always rule Israel, their kingdom would last forever

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Tanakh

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Hebrew bible, 3 divisions: Torah laws, Nevi’im/Prophets, Ketuvim/Writings

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Jewish Celebrations

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Britmala (birth), Bar/Bat Mitzva - adulthood, Shiva - death, Rosh Hashanah - New Year, Yom Kippur- holiest day of year, repentance

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Torah

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the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), also called the Law

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Place of Worship

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Pray on Saturday’s at the Temple or Synagogue

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Concept of Kosher

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“to be pure, Proper, or suitable for consumption”, or “Kashrut”

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Shema/Sh’ma

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expresses belief in the singularity of God, recited twice a day at morn and evening

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Shabbat

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Jewish day of rest

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Talmud

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Ancient teachings

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prophet

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proclaimer and teacher of the will of God

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mezuzah

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doorpost, constant reminder of Gods presence, attached to right side of door

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tefillin

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strapped Leather boxes to their arms that contain the Torah during prayers

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menorah

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candelabrum with seven branches representing 6 days of creation, and oil that burned for 8 days in the Temple

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Star of David

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most commonly associated with Judaism today
named after king David, and is shape of his shield

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kippah

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has least religious significance
humans are beneath God

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mitzvot

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613 commandments to be observed

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mishnah

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foundational document of Rabbinic Judaism

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mazel tov

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“congrats/good luck”

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Chuppah

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a Jewish home symbolized by the cloth canopy and the four poles

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Yahweh

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God revealed to Moses
“I am who I am”

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The People
CHOSEN to be the light Yahweh will save all nations they are expecting the anointed one Messianic age: time of peace
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The Covenant
a sacred agreement between Yahweh and his chosen people 1. be faithful to it 2. his love is given freely 3. problems with covenant is because of the people
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The Torah
Revelation of Yahweh to Moses/laws
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The Land
Land of Canaan is promised to the Jewish people by God and Abrahams covenant
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The tzitzit & tallit
four cornered prayer shawl, fringes tied to each corner to remind Jews the commandments in the Torah
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shofar
rams horn blown during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. used to wake them up so they can ask God for forgiveness of their sins.
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Ner Tamid
Above ark in every Synagogue symbol of Gods eternal presence, never extinguished.
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The Holy Ark
Torah scrolls are kept here, front of Synagogue holiest place in the Synagogue placed on Eastern wall to face Jerusalem
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Challah
reference to the Jewish teaching that double portion fell from Heaven to last through Shabbat.
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Kiddush cup
holds wine during the Kiddush
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Havdalah Spice Box
sweet smelling to remember Shabbat, and wishing for a sweet week to come
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Havdalah Candle
shows the separating of light from darkness, Shabbat from the days of the week
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Branches Origins:
reform: 19th century, made to be more compatible with world conservative: 20th century, largest branch in Canada orthodox: original branch, largest worldwide
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Place of worship
reform: Temple Conservative: Synagogue Orthodox: Synagogue
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interaction with society
Reform: part of community Conservative: encouraged to be apart of community Orthodox: lose spiritual heritage if they adapt to modernity
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Shabbat Practices
Reform: in English Conservative: English or language of community Orthodox: in Hebrew, dedicate Saturday to God
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Position on the Laws
Reform: adapt Jewish Laws to needs of Historical Context Conservative: adapt the laws to contemporary life, but still follow tradition, apply the Torah to their lives Orthodox: Strictly follow the Torah, Kosher Kitchens
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worship practices of men and women:
Reform: sit together Conservative: May sit together Orthodox: sit on separate sides of Synagogue with a curtain
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Female Rabbis
Reform: Female Rabbis welcomed Conservative: some have female Rabbis Orthodox: none.
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Inter-religious marriage
Reform: discouraged but not forbidden Conservative: Forbidden, Non-Jewish partners should convert Orthodox: Forbidden, seen as a rejection to Judaism
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Passover
Symbols - Sedar Meal: Traditional dish served - each element represents a part of Passover Bitter Herbs: represents bitterness of slavery lamb shank bone: the sacrificial lamb Matzah: as Jews were escaping, their bread could not rise so it was unleavened 4 cups of wine: freedom from the 4 exiles Significance: - Moses received the Ten Commandments by the burning bush - God sent the 10 plagues since the Pharaoh did not let the Israelites go - Israelites put lambs blood over their doors so the Angel of Death would pass over them and not kill their firstborn Rituals: - tell stories about Exodus in Egypt - sing traditional songs - have the Sedar plate - lasts for 7 days - celebrated to ask Jews to remember their past as slaves - eat matzah

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