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The Shekinah
The Devine presence of G-d
Messiah
Anointed one/ marked for greatness
The messianic age
A time when the messiah rules, a time of peace and harmony
How is the Shekinah felt
Through study, worship and prayer
Importance of the tabernacle
Reminds Jews of their connection with G-d, since it is symbolic to how Moses was instructed to build the temple
SOWA for the Shekinah
āThe glory of Hashen filled the templeā Chronicles
Tikkun Olam
A better world (jewish ideology)
When will the messianic age be brought about?
Some Jews believe there is a possibility for the messiah in every generation, whilst some believe there is a set date for the messiah
SOWA for the messiah
āHe will reign and prosper, he will rebuild the temple, he will administer justice and righteousnessā Jeremiah
The covenant and mt Sinai
Moses was given the 10 commandments and was chosen to lead their descendants into freedom
Covenant
An everlasting agreement between two parties
Brit Olam
Everlasting covenant, since G-d is perfect, it never breaks, however Jews understand that they sometimes do not fulfil their obligations
SOWA for the covenant at Sinai
āYou shall have no other Gods before meā Exodus
What did Moses receive
Moses received the Torah/ law which continues to play a roll in Judaism today
Covenant with Abraham
Abraham was promised many descendants, a promised land, and a blessed nation
The promised land
Israel, Living outside is seen as exile by some Jews, some jewish laws are tied to Israel and can only be implemented there
How is the Abrahamic covenant kept
Through circumcision of every male born.
SOWA for Abrahamic covenant
āAn everlasting covenant to be a God to you and to your offspringā Genesis
The sanctity of life
To Jews, life is viewed as sacred, since G-d is the giver of life and what is given by G-d is sacred.
Man is also created in G-dās image, therefore life is holy since it is linked to G-d.
Pikuach Nefesh
The principle in Jewish law that states the preservation of life overwrites any other Jewish law (for example breaking the sabbath to drive a person to the hospital)
SOWA for the sanctity of life
āAnd God said let us make man in our imageā Genesis
Mitvot
There are 613 mitzvot, which are Jewish laws that cover every aspect of life. These are found in the Torah
Why do Jews follow the mitzvot
It forms a covenant between Jewish people and G-d
believe G-d requires them to Obey
Believe they could potentially bring about the messianic age
free will in judaism
Jews believe they have free will
Believe that those who CHOOSE to do goof and obey mitzvot will be rewarded
Those that CHOOSE to dissobey will be punished
G-d is a judge and lawgiver therefore nothing is predetermined
Mitzva
Used informally in judaism to mean āgood deedā
Shows how Jews should behave towards one another
Examples include: visiting the sick, feeding thee hungry, comforting mourners, helping the poor
SOWA for moral principles and the mitzvot
āI present before you today a blessing and a curseā Deuteronomy
Olam Ha-ba
Jewish afterlife (world to come)
Gehinnom
Temporary punishment after death
Basically Jewish hell *but donāt write that in an exam
There is no concept of eternal punishment in judaism
Often seen as a place of purification rather than punishment
SOWA for life after death
āThe spirit returns to the God who gave itā Ecclesiastes
Jewish attitudes to afterlife
Jews focus of living a righteous life rather than afterlife
Jews are generally convinced death is not the end
Nature and purpose of public worship
Can praise, request and thank G-d
Jews around the world follow similar services in synagogue, so brings a sense of unity
SOWA for public prayer
āMy vows to hashem i will pay, in the presence now of his entire peopleā Psalm
Shabbat
begins at dusk on Friday and ends at dusk on Saturday
Amidah and Aleinu (prayers) are said
Daily prayers
reminder of G-ds presence
Siddur contains th daily prayers which vary throughout the calendar
Tenakh
The jewish bible which consists of the Torah, Neviiāim and Ketuvim
Torah
The five Books of Moses (Old Testament)
Neviiāim
Writing from the prophets
Ketuvim
The writings; books of wisdom, five scrolls, book of prophecy, books of history
Talmud
Oral law
Consists of Mishnah and Gemara
Source of all Jewish law, teaching and decisions
Mishnah
The core text of the Talmud
Gemara
Rabbi interoeratation of the Mishnah - within the Talmud
SOWA for Torah
āIf he has acquired words of the Torah, he has attained afterlifeā Perkei Avot
Why follow Jewish food laws?
suggestive of benefit to health
Pigs in Israel used to carry a lot of disease (historic purpose)
Jews obey G-d, believe law to come from him
Jewish food laws
Cannot eat pork
Meat and dairy cannot be eaten within three hours of each other
During Passover nothing with yeast can be eaten
Animal has to be killed by all of its blood being drained
Kosher
Food which can be eaten in the eyes of the jewish law
Triefah
Unacceptable food according to Jewish law
Kashrut
Jewish food laws
Private prayer
Jews are encouraged to pray 3 times a day
Prayers consist of formal, personal and constant
Prayer acts as a reflection, allowing Jews to consider their lives and how they can be better people
SOWA for private prayer
āEvening morning and noon, i supplicate and moan, and he has heard my voiceā Psalm
Importance of daily prayer
allows regular prayer and connects faith in families
Importance of individual prayer
Allows personal reflection and solitary time with G-d
Importance of constant prayer
Keeps G-d at eh forefront of an individuals heart and mind, and allows spontaneous opportunity for thanksgiving
The Shema
The most important prayer in Judaism, declares the belief in one G-d.
SOWA for Shema
āHashem is the one and onlyā Deuteronomy
Tallit
A fringed shawl that is worn by men, each finge is symbolic to the 613 mitzvot, are also used to cover heads during prayer to keep focus
Tefillin
Small black boxes tat contain 4 sets of verses from the Torah,
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