Because it's the direct words from G-d(from the Torah)
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What 3 main qualities do Jews believe G-d possesses?
Omniscience, Omnipotence and Omnipresence
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What does it mean when we describe G-d as the sustainer?
He keeps the world going
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What does it mean when we describe G-d as the redeemer?
He is a saviour
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What is the shekhinah?
The divine presence of G-d(when people used to see G-d)
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What do Jews believe about the afterlife?
As soon as someone dies, their soul will be judged. If the soul is seen as pure it will enter Gan Eden(paradise), if it is not fully pure it will enter Sheol(soul cleansing) until it is fully cleanses
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How long can a soul remain in Sheol?
For up to 12 months. This is why there is a year of mourning
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What is resurrection?
The belief that once the Messiah arrives, all the righteous dead will rise again
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What do Jews believe will happen in the messianic age?
The third temple will be built, resurrection of the righteous dead and permanent freedom
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What was the covenant with Avraham?
Avraham was promised to be the father of a great nation and get the land of Cana'an for his people. In return he would circumcise himself and all men from then will follow
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What was the covenant with Moses?
If the laws the Jewish nation were given at Sinai were followed, G-d would protect the Jews
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What is Tikkun Olam?
The healing of the world
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What is justice?
Applying whats right and fair
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the Shema?
Back
It confirms the belief in G-d
Card 3
Front
Why is the Shema the holiest prayer?
Back
Card 4
Front
What 3 main qualities do Jews believe G-d possesses?
Back
Card 5
Front
What does it mean when we describe G-d as the sustainer?
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