Judaism beliefs and teachings

Covenant

God's agreement to look after the Jews as his chosen people

Free will

The belief that God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves

Healing the world

The Jewish idea that is about making the world a better place

Judge

The belief that God is fair. The qualities of justice and forgiveness are perfectly balanced.

Merciful

Refers to the nature of God as compassionate

Sheol

The Hebrew name for the underworld

Sanctity of human life

The belief that all human life is precious and holy.

Torah

The first five books of Jewish Scripture

Abraham

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac

Moses

Led the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt; received the 10 commandments

Messiah

Anointed one

Shekhinah

The divine presence of God

Ten Commandments

The set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship

Promised Land

The land of Canaan promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Hebrew Bible

Redemption

The action of saving or being saved from sin

Sabbath

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work

Exile

The state of being barred from one's native country