RE - Judaism Key Words

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  • Created on: 10-11-18 12:09
Synagogue
A house of assembly; building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly.
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Shekhinah
The place where God's presence rests and can be felt.
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Shabbat
The day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.
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Kosher
Kosher means 'fit' or 'proper'. Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls.
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Torah
Torah is the five books of Moses: Genesis / Exodus / Leviticus / Numbers / Deuteronomy. Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.
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Mitzvot
A term that has a mix of 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 Messiah is the anointed one who some 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 covenant is a promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God and Noah, Abraham and Moses.
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The place where God's presence rests and can be felt.

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Shekhinah

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

Back

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Card 5

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Torah is the five books of Moses: Genesis / Exodus / Leviticus / Numbers / Deuteronomy. Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.

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