Definitions

• Ten Commandments


  ten duties given by God to Moses which form the basis of Jewish belief
• Shekhinah


  The place where God's presence can be felt and rested.
• Define Shema.


  A prayer declaring Jewish faith is done twice per day by Jews. It is contained within the mezuzah case and tefillin.
• Define Pikuach Nefesh.


  The obligation to save life whenever possible.
• Define Torah.


  The five books of Moses(Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers). Regarded as the holiest books in the Tenakh.
• Define Mitzvot.


  Has a range of meanings but commonly refers to the 613 duties in the Torah.
• Define Messiah.


  The anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind.
• Define Covenant.


  A promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made up with God between Moses, Noah, and Abraham.