Key Concepts

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  • Created on: 16-04-19 17:27
Synagogue
House of assembly;builiding for Jewish public prayer,study and assembly.
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Shekinhah
The place where God's presence rests and can be felt.
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Shabbat
Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.
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Kosher
('fit' or 'proper')Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus Chapter 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.
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Torah
The five books of Moses (Genesis,Exodus, Leviticus,Numbers and Deutronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.
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Mitzvot
The term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as 613 in the Torah) and good deeds.
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Messiah
The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuilding 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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Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.

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Card 4

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('fit' or 'proper')Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus Chapter 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

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

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