Judaism

Bri’t

Jewish term for covenant.

Halakah

Jewish Law.

Gemara

Further commentaries elaborating on the Mishnah.

Kiddush

Prayer over wine to sanctify the Shabbat.

Messiah

The awaited Saviour of the Jewish nation.

Mishnah

Compilation of the oral law recorded by Rabbi Judah around 200 CE.

Mitzvot

The 613 commandments prescribed to Moses; mitzvah is one.

Tikkun Olam

Jewish concept meaning "repairing the world."

Torah

First five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, or TaNak, containing the Law.

Noahic Covenant

God's saving actions and promise to Noah and his descendants.

Abrahamic Covenant

God's promise that Abraham's descendants will form a great nation.

Exodus

The deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Mt Sinai

The location where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Orthodox Judaism

The largest branch of Judaism, adhering strictly to traditional practices.

Conservative Judaism

A traditional branch of Judaism that values the Torah but allows for some adaptation.

Progressive Judaism

A modern branch of Judaism that emphasizes ethical aspects and individual choice.

Role of Women in Orthodox Judaism

Women are prohibited from being Rabbis and have limited leadership roles.

Tzedakah

Acts of charity and justice, significant in Jewish culture.

Shmita

The seventh year of rest for the land in Judaism.

Shabbat

The day of rest and abstention from work, central to Jewish life.

Zachor

Command to remember the Sabbath and its significance.

Shamor

Command to refrain from forbidden labors on the Sabbath.

Melacha

Work that is creative or related to gaining superiority over the environment.

Tanakh

The Hebrew Bible, consisting of 39 books divided into Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.

Nevi'im

The section of the Tanakh that includes the history and writings of the Prophets.

Ketuvim

The writings of wisdom literature in the Tanakh, including Psalms and Proverbs.