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Cards in this deck (8)
- 1Ten Commandmentsten duties given by God to Moses which form the basis of
Jewish belief - 2Shekinhahthe place where God’s presence rests and can be felt
- 3Shemaa prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said by many Jews
twice a day. The Shema is placed in the Mezuzah case and
tefillin - 4Pikuach Nefeshthe obligation to safe life whenever possible. For example
giving medical treatment on Shabbat - 5Torahthe five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,
Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest
books of the Tenakh - 6Mizvotthe term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to
duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds - 7Messiahthe anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era
or age for humankind. This will include rebuil
ding the
Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace. - 8Covenanta promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants
were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses