Judaism - key terms

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synagogue

house of assembly, building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly

shekhinah

the divine presence of God in the world, particularly in a spiritual or mystical sense - also the feminine nature of God

shabbat

weekly day of rest, begins at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday

kosher

foods that are 'fit' or 'proper' to eat such as fish or eggs

torah

the five books of Moses including Genesis and Exodus

mitzvot

the 613 rules that Jews follow to live their live such as ‘do not steal’

Messiah

the ‘anointed one’ who Jews believe will bring in a new era for humankind - this will include rebuilding the Temple.

covenant

an agreement between God and humanity such as the Abrahamic covenant.