Key Concepts Flashcards
(8 cards)
What do Jewish people believe?
Jewish beliefs encompass various concepts including the Shekhinah, mitzvot, Torah, covenant, and messiah.
Why are the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments are fundamental ethical guidelines in Judaism.
Do Jewish people believe in an afterlife?
Beliefs about the afterlife vary among Jewish people.
What is Shekhinah?
The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt.
What are mitzvot?
There are 613 mitzvot rules in the Torah, which are duties or good deeds.
What is the Torah?
The five books of Moses, e.g., Genesis, and the holiest books of the TeNaK.
What is a covenant?
A promise between two people or groups, made between God and Noah, Abraham, and Moses.
Who is the Messiah in Judaism?
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new age, including rebuilding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace.
