Religious Beliefs

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Monotheistic
a religion that believes there is only one God
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Shema
Jewish prayer affirming belief in one God, found in the Torah
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Torah
1 - the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Leviticus and Numbers), which form the first section of the Tenakh. 2- the Jewish written law
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Orthodox Jews
Jews who emphasise the importance of following the laws and guidance in the Torah; it should be followed as closely as possible
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Jews who are even more comitted and strict when it comes to following the laws and guidance in the Torah
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Shabbat
the Jewish holy day of the week; a day of spiritual reneual starting shortly before sunset on Friday and continuing to sunset on Saturday
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Omnipotent
all-powerful
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Omniscient
all-knowing
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Omnipresent
everywhere
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Mitzvot (singular)
Jewish rules or commandments
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Rosh Hashanah
Jewish new year
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Shekhinah
the divine presence of God on Earth
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Tenakh
the 24 books of the Jewish Scriptures
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Shiva
1 - the first week after a funeral. 2 - seven
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Sheloshim
1 - thirty. 2- firth month after a funeral
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Covenants
agreements between individuals (on behalf of the people) and God
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The 10 Plagues in Egypt
Rivers into blood, frog infestation, lice, flies, death of cattles, boils and blisters, rain hails, locusts, darkness, death of first born sons
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The 10 Commandments
a covenant made between the Israelites and God; God would protect them from harm if they follow his laws
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Sanctity of Life
all life is sacred and God-given
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Talmud
a commentary by the Rabbis on the Torah
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Pikuach nefesh
the obligation to save a life, even is doing so breaks Jewish law
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Tikkun Olam
Healing the World
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Chesed
Jewish word for loving kindness
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Tzedakah
Righteousness (justice, ethical behaviour)
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Pirkei Avot
teaching of the Jewish Fathers
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Yahrzeit
anniversary of a death
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Shema

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Jewish prayer affirming belief in one God, found in the Torah

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Torah

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Card 4

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Orthodox Jews

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Card 5

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews

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