Key Words Flashcards
Torah
The first 5 books of the Jewish bible.
Pikuach Nefesh
The obligation to save a life, even if doing so breaks Jewish life.
Monotheist
Someone who believes in one God.
Mitzvot
The 613 Jewish commandments.
Messiah
Saviour or future leader of the Jews who was prophecies to love on earth in the future.
Messianic Age
A time of global peace.
Talmud
A commentary by the rabbis on the Torah- it consists of the Mishnah and Gemara together in one collection.
Rabbi
A Jewish religious leader and teacher.
Shekhina
The divine presence of God
Shabbat
The Jewish holy day of the week, a day of spiritual renewal starting shortly before sunset on Friday and continuing to sunset on Saturday.
Shema
A Jewish prayer affirming belief in the one god, found in the Torah.
Tenakh
Jewish Bible
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish new year.
Covenant
A solemn promise or agreement between the Jews and God.
Sheol
Hell for the Jews
