Shekinah

• What does the term Shekinah mean?

  The place where God's presence rests
• How do Jews believe God's presence can be felt?

  In synagogues and throughout the world
• What does omnipresence mean in relation to God?

  God is everywhere at all times
• Where do Jews feel God's presence rests specifically?

  At the site of the destroyed temple in Israel
• What is the remaining structure of the destroyed temple called?

  The Western Wall
• Why do Jews gather at the Western Wall?

  To pray and feel connected to God
• What does the instruction to build a tabernacle signify?

  God wants to dwell among His people
• What guided the Jews during their journey to the promised land?

  Pillars of cloud by day and fire by night
• What happened to the tabernacle after arriving in the promised land?

  It became a permanent temple
• What does the book of Chronicles say about the temple?

  The glory of the Lord filled the temple
• Why do Jews believe God's presence rests at the Western Wall?

  It is the last remnant of the temple
• How do Jews experience God through prayer?

  They feel connected to Him and each other
• What female qualities can the Shekinah refer to?

  God's nurturing and caring actions
• How does the Shekinah relate to the growth of plants according to Psalms?

  God allows the earth to provide for creation
• What are the key aspects of the Shekinah in Judaism?

  • God's presence can be felt everywhere
  • Rests at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
  • Connects Jews to each other and God
  • Reflects God's nurturing qualities
• How does the Shekinah influence Jewish community and prayer?

  • Jews experience God through communal prayer
  • Strengthens the bond among the Jewish community
  • Encourages a personal relationship with God
• What historical significance does the Western Wall hold for Jews?

  • Last remnant of the Second Temple
  • Site of prayer and connection to God
  • Symbol of resilience through destruction
• What does 'Shekhinah' represent in Judaism?

  God's presence among the people