Jewish Terms
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Abraham
The father of the Jewish people. God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants. This covenant was sealed by circumcision.
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The Amidah
The ‘standing prayer’. It is recited at the three daily services in the synagogue and consists of three opening blessings, three closing blessings and thirteen intermediate blessings (one intermediate blessing on Shabbat and holy days).
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Aron Hakodesh
The Ark. It is the holiest part of the synagogue as it contains the Torah scrolls.
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Bar Mitzvah
Celebration of a boy coming of age at 13. Literally "Son of the Commandment".
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Bat Mitzvah
Celebration of a girl coming of age at 12. Literally "Daughter of Commandment".
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Bimah
The reading platform in a synagogue from which the Torah is read.
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Brit Milah
The religious rite of circumcision performed eight days after birth (unless it has to be postponed for some very serious reason). The boy becomes a member of the Jewish People of God.
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Charity
This refers to the requirement for Jews to give at least 10% of their income to charity. The Hebrew word (tzedakah) literally means ‘justice’ and Jews believe that it is unjust not to give to those in need.
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The Covenant
God's agreement to look after the Jews as his chosen people, subject to Israel's obedience.
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Creator
Refers to the belief that God created the world from nothing.
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Dietary Laws
The food laws that were given by God to the Jews. These rules relate to what may/may not be eaten and in what combination and to the preparation of the food.
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Free Will
God gave humans the gift of free will, which means that they are free to choose to do right or to do wrong. They bear responsibility for their actions.
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God as One
This is the belief that there is only one God. Judaism is a monotheistic religion.
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Healing the World
It is the Jewish concept (tikkun olam) that relates to making the world a better place.
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Judge
The belief that God is fair. He recognises that humans are not perfect and so takes this into account. God’s justice incorporates both forgiveness and mercy.
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Judgement
The belief of many Jews in a Day of Judgement when God will judge the living and the dead, rewarding all good people, both Jews and non-Jews.
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Justice
Fairness in the way people are treated
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Kosher
Food that is ‘clean’ and ‘fit and that meets the requirements of the Jewish laws.
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Law-giver
Refers to God’s giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai.
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Liberal Judaism
This is a form of progressive Judaism which seems to combine traditional beliefs and practices with modern interpretations.
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Merciful
Refers to the nature of God as compassionate.
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The Messiah
Literally ‘the anointed one’. Orthodox Jews believe that the Messiah will be a human person sent by God to establish justice and peace on the earth. For Reform Jews, the Messiah is a symbolic figure.
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Mitzvot
Mitzvot (singular is ‘mitzvah’) are the 613 Jewish commandments/rules.
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Moses
The person through whom God set free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, to whom God gave the Ten Commandments and through whom God made a covenant with Israel.
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Mourning Rituals
Refers to set practices that are carried out by Jews as a way of grieving for loved ones who have died.
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Ner Tamid
The ever-burning light. It is a light that is above and in front of the aron hakodesh. It burns continually as a symbol of God’s presence.
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The Oral Law
The Talmud. Jews believe that this law was given by God to Moses and then eventually written down and explained by the rabbis. It consists of the Mishnah and the Gemara.
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Orthodox Judaism
Jews who believe God gave the complete Torah to Moses and therefore live according to Jewish laws and traditions.
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Pesach
Festival (known by non-Jews as Passover) that celebrates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt. Celebrated in spring.
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Pikuach Nefesh
The mitzvah of ‘saving a life’ which overrides all other religious laws.
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Reform Judaism
Jews who believe the Torah was inspired by God and was developed through their history – therefore laws may be changed or adapted as modern life changes.
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Resurrection
The belief of many Jews that in a future age the dead will rise from their graves to live again.
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Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year. It is the start of the ten day period of High Holy Days that culminates in Yom Kippur and marks the beginning of God’s judgement of his people.
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Sanctity of Human Life
The belief that human life is a precious gift from God and is not to be taken without just cause.
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Saving a Life
This principle (Pikuach Nefesh) overrides all other religious laws.
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Shabbat
Holy day of the week; day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset on Friday and continuing to nightfall on Saturday.
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Shekhinah
The divine presence. The term indicates that God is a Being beyond human understanding yet whose presence may be experienced.
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Sinai
The mountain where Moses received the Law from God and where the covenant between God and Israel was made.
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Synagogue
Means ‘coming together’. A building for Jewish public worship, study and gathering.
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Talmud
The oral law, containing the law believed by Orthodox Jews to have been given to Moses that was not written down for many centuries and was then expanded with rabbinic explanation. It consists of the Mishnah and the Gemara.
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Tenakh
The books that comprise the Jewish scriptures. It falls into three parts: Torah (Law), Nevi'im (prophets) and Ketuvim (writings). Many Jews believe that the Torah was given to Moses on Sinai.
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The Ten Commandments
A list of religious and moral rules that were given by God to Moses.
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Trefah
Forbidden food – means 'torn'. It does not fulfil the Jewish dietary laws.
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The Written Law
The Tenakh. It includes the Jewish scriptures and falls into three parts: Torah (Law), Nevi'im (prophets) and Ketuvim (writings). Many Jews believe that the Torah was given to Moses on Sinai.
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Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement – a day of penitence and fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah. The holiest day of the year for Jews.
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The ‘standing prayer’. It is recited at the three daily services in the synagogue and consists of three opening blessings, three closing blessings and thirteen intermediate blessings (one intermediate blessing on Shabbat and holy days).
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The Amidah
Card 3
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The Ark. It is the holiest part of the synagogue as it contains the Torah scrolls.
Back
Card 4
Front
Celebration of a boy coming of age at 13. Literally "Son of the Commandment".
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Card 5
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Celebration of a girl coming of age at 12. Literally "Daughter of Commandment".
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