Judaism Key Words

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  • Created on: 25-03-18 19:12
Ten Commandments
Ten duties given by God to Moses which form the basis of Jewish belief
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Shekinhah
The place where God's presence rests and can be felt
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Shema
A prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said by many Jews twice a day. The Shema is placed in the Mezuzah case and tefillin
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Pikuach Nefesh
The obligation to safe life whenever possible. For example giving medical treatment on Shabbat
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Torah
The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh
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Mizvot
The term has mixed meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds
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Messiah
The annointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuliding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace
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Covenant
A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses
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The place where God's presence rests and can be felt

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Shekinhah

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A prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said by many Jews twice a day. The Shema is placed in the Mezuzah case and tefillin

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Card 4

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The obligation to safe life whenever possible. For example giving medical treatment on Shabbat

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Card 5

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The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh

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you spelt mitzvot wrong

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