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Eduqas - RE GCSE - Judaism (Brief) Definitions
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- 1MonotheismA religion that only believes in One God
- 2TorahJewish Holy Book written by Moses
- 3ShemaCentral Jewish prayer confirming the belief in One God
- 4ShekinahGod's divine presence on Earth
- 5MitzvotThe 613 commandments from God
- 6CovenantA sacred promise between two parties - God and humanity
- 7TalmudThe collection of written and oral teachings built up over time
- 8RabbiJewish teacher
- 9MessiahThe anointed one
- 10Pikuach NefeshTo save a life
Jews can break all commandments (any Mitzvot) in order to save a life.
However, some do not (obviously apply), such as adultery, idolatry or incest - 11Olam Ha BaThe world to come (the afterlife)
- 12Shabbat (Sabbath)Holy day of rest (literally means "to cease"
- 13KiddushPrayer and blessing over wine
- 14ChallahPlaited bread (like a ladder to God)
- 15ShofarThe horn blown as a call to prayer. Used to be a call to battle
- 16AtonementMaking up for wrong or injury
- 17SynagogueJewish place of assembly / worship
- 18KosherFit / allowed (usually about dietary requirements)
- 19Rosh HashanahJewish New Year (10 days of Awe)
- 20Yom KippurDay of Atonement
- 21PesachPassover
- 22SukkotCelebrating & living in temporary shelters
- 23BimahRaised platform where the Torah is read
- 24Ark / Aron HakodeshWhere the Torah is kept
- 25Torah ScrollsFirst 5 books written by Moses
- 26Ner TamidEternal light like God's presence
- 27TallitPrayer shawl worn by men (sometimes women in Reform)
- 28Tefillin2 leather boxes containing the Shema
Wear one on their head to keep God in the mind and one on their arm to keep God in their hearts - 29KippahSkull cap worn by men
- 30SiddurPrayer book used in the home and synagogue
- 31Brit MilahCircumcision (i know... hilarious)
- 32Brit BatFemale ceremony in Reform Judaism
- 33Bar MitzvahSon of the Commandment
Spiritually mature and knows right from wrong - 34Bat MitzvahDaughter of the Commandment
Reform - similar to Bar Mitzvah: Spiritually mature and knows right from wrong, but some differences - 35Bat ChayilOrthodox - do not allow Bat Mitzvah
Talk about her faith, not part of the Minyan - 36Shiva7 days of mourning
- 37Yetzer Ha TovThe urge to do good
- 38Yetzer Ha RaThe urge to do bad
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- GCSE Religious Education (RE) (Judaism) Flashcards on Eduqas - RE GCSE - Judaism (Brief) Definitions, created by Malachy Moran-Tun on 08/11/2020.
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