RE revision Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a covenant?
Promise or agreement made by God and kept by his people
Who did God make the first major covenant with?
Abraham
Although Jews live all over the world, where can most be found?
Israel
What are the two types of Jew?
Reform and Orthodox
What are the mitzvot?
613 Laws given by God
What is kept in the Ark in the synagogue?
The Torah scrolls
What is a Jewish leader called?
Rabbi
What is the most important scripture in Judaism?
Torah
What does it mean to live a holy life?
Obeying Gods laws
Give any three titles for God
Yahweh, Shaddai, Avinu
Give three reasons why there has been a hatred for Jews over history
Because they were different. People think they killed Jesus Christ. People think they were greedy.
Why do Jews keep Shabbat?
God rested on the 7th day of creation.
