Judaism Words

Question 1

Shekinhah

Answer 1

The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt

Question 2

Messiah

Answer 2

The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era of age for humankind

This will include rebuilding the temple and bringing in an age of universal peace

Question 3

Mitzvot

Answer 3

The term has a mix of meanings

It is often used to refer to duties and good deeds

623 mitzvot

Question 4

Covenant

Answer 4

A promise or agreement between two parties

Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses

Question 5

Synagogue

Answer 5

House of assembly

Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly

Question 6

Kosher

Answer 6

(‘Fit’ or ‘proper’)

foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus

It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls

Question 7

Torah

Answer 7

The five Books of Moses

Regarded as the holiest books of the tenakh

Question 8

Shabbat

Answer 8

Day of spiritual renewal and rest

Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday