Judaism Unit

Israel

Considered the homeland for Jews by the principles of Zionism.

Torah

Central reference to Judaic tradition composing first 5 books of Hebrew Bible

Mitzvoth

Commandments or moral/religious obligations in Judaism. Used to be 613 - condensed to 13 principles that are still widely debated as per Mendelsohn.

Messiah

Savior figure in Judaism who will user about the Messianic Era

Messianic Era

Refers to a time in the future in Jewish eschatology. Time of redemption, peace and fulfillment marked by the coming of the messiah, etc.

Abraham

Considered the father of Judaism. Proved himself through his willingness to sacrifice his son.

Talmud

Set of laws that are closely followed in Rabbinic Judaism. considered second in importance to the Hebrew Bible.

Tanukh

Consists of the Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim. The entire Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible

Prophecy

God is omniscient but he couldn’t rid the world of evil (because of free will) so he tells prophets his plan to punish them.

Creation of Women

Were created to be helpers of men.

The Land of Cannan

Alludes to modern day Israel, the West Banak, Lebanon, and parts of Jordan/Syria. Significance is tied to Tanakh and

Shema

Central Declaration of oneness of God and reinforces monotheism.

Family Tree from Abraham

Son - Isaac - Esau/Jacob - Joseph (Fav Son of Joseph)

How were humans created?

On the 6th day they were created in his image. They were given free will on Gan Eden but were kicked out to earth

Covenant Between God/Abraham

Abraham would practice Judaism and obey all laws and his progeny would benefit.

Jewish Eschatology

Book of Daniel Speaks of a world to come or “Olam Ha Ba” You don’t have to be Jewish but will have to eventually repent

What can’t you be forgiven for?

Murder, gossip, defrauding the community - because it’s impossible to ask for forgiveness in these cases.

Difference in YHWH between bibles

More vengeful/wrathful in the Hebrew bible - rewards/punishes at whim.

Do you need to convert?

Orthodox/Conservative do believe so, but Reform don’t - internal diversity.

Samuel

A prophet and was anointed kings like Saul and David

How does David Overthrow Saul?

He beats Goliath.

Golden Era of Judaism

Ushered in by David and made Jerusalem the holy city of Judaism.

Solomon

Succeeds David and creates holy temple.

Genesis

Creation of the world, Adam/Eve, Abraham and Covenant with God, Rite of Circumcision

Exodus

Important story about the Israelites being enslaved by the Egyptians. Can only be saved with God and Moses who led them to Mt Sinai to receive the 10 commandments.

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year that ends with Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement for sins

Passover

Celebrates the exodus and the Israelites escaping slavery.