Judaism Review

Flashcards for reviewing key terms and concepts related to Judaism.

What are the dimensions of religion?

Ethical, Institutional, Experiential, Doctrinal, Material, Mythical, Ritual

What does transcendent mean?

Divine beings/powers, beyond human limitations

What does immanent mean?

Current earth, constant reality, active presences

What is a covenant?

Sacred promise between God and the Jewish people

What are mitzvot/mitzvah?

Hebrew commandments (613 of them)

What is the Tenach?

24 books of Hebrew scriptures

What is the Torah?

First 5 books of the Bible

What is the Diaspora?

Dispersion of Jewish people

Who are the Patriarchs to the Jewish community?

Forefathers of Judaism

What is Shabbat?

Jewish rest day

Who are the Patriarchs and first prophet?

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob/Israel, Moses

What is Midrash?

Biblical commentary

What is Orthodox Judaism?

Very traditional, belief in the Torah (strictly)

What is Conservative Judaism?

Midway between progressive and orthodox, follows the Torah but not as strictly

What is Progressive Judaism?

More liberal and modernised

What is Halachah?

Legal ethical tradition - mitzvot

What is the Talmud?

Oral Torah

What is Olam Ha-Ba?

Current reality/world

What is Olam Ha-Ze?

Life to come

What is Sheol?

Purification of Souls

What is Gehimom?

Punishment of souls

What is the Torah?

Foundations of Jewish belief

What is the Tenach?

Core beliefs and history

What is the Midrash?

Oral commentary

What is Tikkun Olam?

Repair the world

What is Tzedakah?

Community service charity

What is Gemilut Chasidim?

Energy in the community