judaism

• What is the nature of the Almighty as shown in the Torah?

  Character traits of the Almighty
• How does the Torah depict the Almighty?

  Through character traits and actions
• Who is referred to as the One Creator in the text?

  The Almighty
• What does the text imply about God in relation to everything?

  Everything is created by God
• How many Ortho dox Jews interpret the Creation story?

  Many Orthodox Jews interpret it literally
• What is the perspective of Reform and Liberal Jews on the Creation story?

  They see it as a metaphorical narrative
• How do Orthodox Jews differ from Reform and Liberal Jews in their interpretation of the Creation story?

  Orthodox Jews interpret it literally, while Reform and Liberal Jews see it metaphorically
• What does the text suggest about the qualities of God?

  God possesses balanced qualities
• What does the term "balanced qualities" refer to in the context of God?

  It refers to the harmonious nature of God's traits
• How do the interpretations of the Creation story reflect the beliefs of different Jewish sects?

  They show varying beliefs about scripture and tradition
• What are the key interpretations of the Creation story among different Jewish sects?

  • Orthodox Jews: Literal interpretation
  • Reform Jews: Metaphorical narrative
  • Liberal Jews: Similar to Reform, emphasizing metaphor
• What are the character traits of the Almighty as depicted in the Torah?

  • Omnipotent
  • Omniscient
  • Benevolent
  • Just
  • Merciful
• what’s the source of authority for the characteristic of creator?


  ”Hashem formed the man of dust from the ground”(Genesis)
• What is the source of authority for the characteristic One?


  “Hashem is one and only “ (Shema)
• What is the source of authority for the characteristic Lawgiver and judge?

  “Hashem is our Judge , Hashem is our Lawgiver” (Isaiah)
• What is the holy book of Judaism ?

  Torah
• What do beliefs in God include according to the study material?

  Beliefs in one God as creator
• What is the significance of the divine presence of God mentioned in the study material?

  It is called the Shekinah
• What do Jews believe about God?

  There is only one God
• What do the commandments state regarding God?

  You shall have no other gods before me
• What is the basic prayer of Judaism?

  It is the Shema
• When is the Shema recited according to the study material?

  Every morning and evening
• What does the Shema declare about Jewish faith?

  It states the belief in one God
• What does the Shema emphasize about loving God?

  Love God with all your heart and soul
• What is the relationship between God and creation according to the study material?

  God created the world and everything in it
• What purpose does God have for the world according to the study material?

  God has a purpose for the world
• What is said about the nature of creation?

  Creation is wonderful
• What duty do humans have towards God's creation?

  Humans have a duty to care for creation
• Who is referred to as the One and Only in the study material?

  God
• What does the study material say about loving God?

  You shall love God with all your heart
• What does the study material suggest about the relationship between God and the heart?

  Love God with all your heart and soul
• What is the significance of the signs mentioned in the study material?

  They are reminders of God's commandments
• What does the study material say about speaking of God to children?

  You shall speak of them to your children
• How should one walk according to the study material?

  Walk in God's ways
• What does the study material say about the signs on the hands and foreheads?

  They are to be reminders of God's commandments
• What does the study material say about the heart and soul?

  Love God with all your heart and soul
• What does the study material imply about the importance of God's commandments?

  They are essential for a faithful life
• What does the study material say about the signs on the doorposts?

  They are reminders of God's commandments
• What does the study material say about the importance of teaching children?

  Teach them about God's commandments
• What does the study material suggest about the relationship between God and the community?

  Community should uphold God's commandments