RS Judaism key concepts (copy)

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Religious Studies

GCSE Religious Studies

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Synagogue

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

Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.

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Kosher

Means ‘fit’ or ‘proper’. Foods that are permitted to be eaten. 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. Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh.

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Mitzvot

It’s often used to refer to duties (such as the 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.