judaism

• Shekhinah


  describing the presence of God
• How do Jews experience the Shekhinah today

  -Study of scriptures-Study of scriptures

  -Worship, this connection started with the tabernacle so by carrying this out in the synagogue God is present

  -Prayer
• The Messiah

  the anointed one which will intervene the leadership of Israelites
• The messiahs purpose

  • rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem
  • bring a Messianic age, in which all people will live in peace
  • bring an awareness of God to all people
• The Messianic era

  Referred to by Jews as olam ha-ba, meaning ‘the world to come’. Many Jews believe this will be a time of peace with a total absence of war and hatred. During the Messianic age, God will be accepted by everyone and Judaism will be known as the one true religion.

  
  

  ORTHODOX

  -The Messianic age will only begin once the Messiah has come to Earth.

  
  

  REFORM

  -The Messianic age can be brought about by all humans joining together to create a better world. It will not necessarily be started by one man.
• The covenant of Senai


  The Torah teaches Jews about the covenant God made with all Jewish people at Mount Sinai. God gave Moses a set of ten laws that they should follow in order to please him. God told Moses that if these rules were not followed, God would punish people who disobeyed them. Today these laws are known as the Ten Commandments.
• The ten commandments

  1. Do not have any other gods.
  2. Do not make or worship idols.
  3. Do not disrespect or misuse God’s name.
  4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
  5. Honour your mother and father.
  6. Do not commit murder.
  7. Do not commit adultery.
  8. Do not steal.
  9. Do not tell lies
  10. Do not be envious of others.
• The importance of the Ten commandments

  • They are a guide for Jewish living today.
  • Following the Ten Commandments is part of the covenant made at Mount Sinai, which applies to all Jews.
  • God will judge Jews on how well they have observed these commandments.
  • Following the commandments helps Jews to become better people today.
  • The commandments help Jews to treat other people with respect.
  • The commandments guide Jews to love and worship God effectively.
• The TeNaKh


  T- Torah, Law

  N- Nevi’im, Prophets

  K- Ketuvim, Writings
• Food Laws

  The rule of following what to eat is called Kashrut food that can be eaten are called Kosher food that cant are called Trefah

  
  

  Orthodox Jews

  -keep all the rules of kashrut. Some even have separate utensils and perhaps fridges for the preparation and storage of meat and dairy products.

  Reform Jews

  -Although Reform Jews may choose to observe all of the kashrut, they believe this is down to personal choice. Some Reform Jews observe a selection of the laws. Others observe kashrut at home but not elsewhere.
• Abraham


  Abraham’s covenant with God marked the beginning of Judaism and is the reason why Jewish people often refer to Abraham as their father
• Abrahamic covenant


  -God had told Abraham to leave his home land to "The promised land" where it was a dry wasteland. God told him to follow the rules he had set and be a good example to others.

  -God promised to give Abraham and his wife Sarah a child, and to protect them and their descendants as his chosen people. In return, Abraham agreed that he and his descendants would obey and worship God and would lead by example.

  -To seal the covenant by circumcising himself and all the males in his family, as God had commanded.
• The significance of the Abrhamic Covenant

  • Through the covenant, Abraham became the first human to reject false gods in favour of the one true God.
  • Jews believe that the covenant between God and Abraham extends to all Jews. It was the start of the relationship between God and the Jewish people.
  • The covenant carries with it the promise of the land of Canaan. Some Jews believe this promise is still to be fulfilled.
  • The covenant marks the origins of the Jewish practice of circumcision
• The sanctity of life


  That all life is special and belongs to God Jews should do everything they can to preserve a life
• Pikuach Nefesh


  saving a human life should take priority over everything, even if this means breaking some of the laws set out in the Torah.

  EXPECTIONS

  Murder, idolatry, incest and adultery are forbidden under any circumstances.
• Mitzvot


  Jewish laws, There are 613 mitzvot in the Torah and they guide Jews on how to live a good life. Jews believe that God gave the mitzvot to Moses and that they formed part of the covenant at Mount Sinai.
• Why do Jews obey the Mitzvot

  -the laws are seen as a gift from God

  -keeping the mitzvot improves their relationship with God

  -obeying the commandments shows gratitude to God for all that he has done
• Mitzvot between people

  ‘mitzvah’, the singular form of ‘mitzvot’, as an informal way to say ‘good deeds’. These good deeds can improve relationships between humans. Examples include:

  -visiting sick people

  -feeding the hungry

  -helping the poor

  -comforting people in distress
• Life after death in the Tenakh

  The Tanakh refer to a place called Sheol, where the souls of the dead wait for purification.

  The Torah refers to an afterlife in which Jews will reunite with family members who have died
• Gan Eden and Gehenna


  Many Jews now believe that they will spend their afterlife in either Gan Eden or Gehenna.

  -Gan Eden: place of paradisefor the righteous where they can experience closeness with God

  -Gehenna: place of torment and punishment OR a place of purification
• Resurrection beliefs

  Most Jews believe in resurrection-Some believe in the Messianic era

  -Some believe after the era

  -Only to the righteous

  -Some believe all will be resurrected
• Different views on life atfer death

  ORTHODOX

  -There will be a physical resurrection of the body. Therefore, many procedures that they consider to cause damage or destruction of the body after death are forbidden. Orthodox Jews will bury their dead rather than cremate them for this reason.

  REFORM

  -The resurrection will be a spiritual one. Therefore, the body will not be needed as it is simply a vessel of the soul.
• Almighty Characteristics

  L- Lawgiver

  O- One

  C- Creator

  J- Judge
• Significance of the Torah today

  -read aloud weekly at synagoue

  -the festival of shavout celebrates gif revaltion of the torah to moses

  -the commandments in the torah shape ways jews live today
• Divine presence in the Torah


  -Genisis describes the presence of god in the gaden if eden where adam eats from the tree if life

  -God oresnce guides moses through the
• What is central to Judaism?

  Worship of God (Hashem)
• What has become the primary place for worship since 70 CE?

  The synagogue
• How does public worship help Jews in their community?

  It helps them feel part of a community
• What does public worship allow for in Judaism?

  Praise and thanks to God
• What is one benefit of following a regular pattern of prayer?

  It promotes unity among worshippers
• Which Psalm speaks of praising God publicly?

  Psalm 116:12-19
• What type of prayers are included in daily services?

  Shacharit, Minchah, and Ma’ariv
• When does Shabbat begin and end?

  Begins at sunset Friday, ends Saturday evening
• What special prayers are adjusted for Shabbat?

  The Amidah and Aleinu
• What does the synagogue service include on Shabbat?

  Torah readings and a sermon
• How do synagogue services benefit the local Jewish community?

  They strengthen community bonds
• What do synagogue services provide time for?

  Prayer and study
• What do synagogue services encourage discussions about?

  Faith
• How do synagogue services help Jews feel connected?

  To Jewish history and traditions
• What does "Kedusha" mean?

  "Order" or "sequence"