judaism key words

synagogue

building for jewish public assembly, prayer and study

shekinhah

the place where God's presence rests and can be felt

shabbat

Day of spiritual renewal and rest.

Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday.

Kosher

means 'fit' or 'proper'

foods that are permitted to be eaten according to leviticus

torah

the five books of moses

regarded as the holiest books of the tenakh

Mitzvot

refers to duties and good deeds

613 mitzvot in the torah

messiah

the anointed one who jews believe will bring a new era or age for humankind. this will include rebuilding the temple and bringing in an age of universal peace

covenant

a promise or agreement between two parties. covenants were made between god with noah, abraham and moses