Keywords

• Omipotence


  Almighty all-powerful God
• Orthodox

  • Major branch of Judaism
  • to follow the principles and practices of judaism in a traditional manner
• Omnibenevolence


  All-loving God
• Shema


  Prayer declaring Jewish faith, usually recited twice a day. The Shema states that there’s only one God. It’s placed in the Mezuzah case and Tefillin
• Synagogue


  House of assembly; building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly
• Reform

  • Major branch of Judaism
  • Embrace a diversity of interpretations of Jewish laws and customs
• Shabbat


  Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Begin’s at sunset on Friday and finishes at nightfall on saturday
• Aron HaKodesh


  The holy ark which holds the Torah scrolls. It’s on the wall facing Jerusalem and is the main focal point of the synagogue
• Rabbi

  • Jewish teacher and leader
  • Can make decisions on issues of Jewish law
  • often leads worship and conducts rites and rituals
• Kippah

  • Cap worn by Jewish boys and men during services
  • its a reminder of God’s presence
• Ner Tamid


  “Eternal light” constantly lit lamp near the ark in the synagogue that symbolises God’s presence