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Flashcards by Malachy Moran-Tun, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Malachy Moran-Tun
almost 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What does Shekinah literally mean? | Comes from the Hebrew word "Shochen", meaning to dwell or settle |
| What does God Reveal in the Torah? | His presence to Jews (e.g.) the burning bush |
| What does Shekinah mean? | The place where God's presence rests and is felt |
| Shekinah Quotes: "pillar guided..." "for the glory..." "and the Earth..." | Exodus 13:17-22 "Pillar guided... by day or night" 1 Kings 8:6-11 "for the glory of God filled the temple" Rev 18:1 "And the Earth was lightened with her glory" |
| What are some examples of features in a Synagogue that allow Jews to feel the Shekinah? | > Facing towards the first temple > Menorah > Arc of the covenant in the promised land > more probs |
| What are some examples in the ways Shekinah is Felt today? | > Two people engaged with the Torah > Praying together > Studying the law > Reading the shema > etc... |
| Fill in the blank: _____ departs from the Shekinah | Sinning departs from the Shekinah |
| Fill in the blank: Reform Jews believe the Shekinah will bring us into the ___________ | Fill in the blank: Reform Jews believe the Shekinah will bring us into the Messianistic Age |
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