Judaism Review

Flashcards about Judaism

What does Joshua 1:9 say about strength and courage?

Be strong and courageous! Do not be frightened; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

How do the beliefs of Judaism guide adherents?

The beliefs of Judaism state that there is One God who established a covenant. These beliefs thoroughly and strongly guided adherents to find strength and joy through their practicing.

What are some crucial ethical teachings in Judaism?

The commandments of the Torah, and the book of proverbs.

What is a central belief about God in Judaism?

There is one God who is the creator and ruler of the universe, who is omnipotent, omnipresent, omnicorporal, and omniscient.

What does the statement 'The Lord is one' express?

It reflects the idea of a single god and furthermore thoroughly guides and instructs adherents to live their daily life with this belief.

What is the significance of the Covenant in Judaism?

It is a series of agreements acting prominently as the cornerstone of Judaism. It empowers Jews to understand God’s promise.

What promise is made in Exodus 19:5 regarding the covenant?

If you obey me fully and keep my covenant, you will be my treasured possession.

How does Genesis 17:7 describe the covenant between God and Abraham?

An everlasting covenant between [God] and [Abraham].

What is Brit Milah?

Brit Milah (covenant of circumcision), which is performed on male infants as a sign of continuing the Abrahamic covenant.

What are the five books of the Torah?

Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Exodus, and Genesis.

What do the Commandments of the Torah outline?

Proper conduct between an individual, God, and Israel, along with conduct between other people, giving basis to social justice principles

What is the significance of the Decalogue according to Rabbi Saadya Gaon?

The Decalogue is the template for all the other commandments.

Name two commandments from the Torah.

"Thou shall not kill" and "Thou shall not steal".

How is the commandment to remember the Sabbath day expressed in lived practice?

Through Shabbat, the weekly observance of rest and worship.

What is the Ketuvim?

The third part of the TeNaK known as the Ketuvim which is a collection of writings which belong to a genre, loosely known as “wisdom literature.

What does Proverbs 2:6 say about wisdom?

"The Lord gives wisdom".

What are some key themes in the Book of Proverbs?

Wisdom, purity, righteousness, and generosity of spirit.

What does Proverbs teach about integrity?

Integrity brings happiness, righteousness is tied to justice.

What does Proverbs teach about purity?

Urging people to focus on virtue over fleeting pleasures, as "wealth is useless on the day of wrath but virtue saves from death" (Proverbs 11:4).

What does Proverbs teach about generosity?

Urging people to help the poor and oppressed. God blesses those who give, while the selfish face consequences.