📖 || GCSE Religious Studies - Judaism

• Who did God make a Covenant with on Mount Sinai?

  Moses and the Israelites
• Give two ways in which Jews might follow the moral principle of healing the world.

  1. Through acts of tzedakah, so through giving to those in need.
  2. They may practise tikkun olam (repairing or healing the world).
• Explain two ways in which belief about God as a Judge influences Jews today.

  1. It motivates them to devote their life to God and live a just and righteous life.
  2. It also comforts Jews as they believe that those who do wrong will be judged in the afterlife.
• Explain two Jewish beliefs about the Covenant with David (sacred writings).

  1. ”Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me, your throne will be established forever.” 2 Samuel 7:12-13
  2. “The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath that he will not revoke. One of your own descendants I will place on your throne.” - Psalm 132:11
• Define the term synagogue.


  House of assembly for Jewish people.
• Define the term shekinah


  The divine presence of God.
• Define the term shabbat.


  A day of rest for Jews. This symbolises the day that God rested, e.g. the 7th day.
• Define the term kosher.


  The food laws that Jews abide by.
• Define the term covenant.


  A promise from God to someone else. God made these with David, Abraham, Noah and Moses.
• Define the term Ten Commandments.


  Given to Moses on Mount Sinai and teach Jews how to behave.
• Define the term pikauch nefesh.


  A rule where Jews must break a mitzvot if it is to save a life of another.
• Define the term free will.


  Jews believe that God has given them free will to make their own choices in life.
• Define the term minyan.

  That there must be at least 10 people gathered for a service to go ahead.
• Define the term Olam Ha Ba.


  General phrase of life after death.
• Define the term soul.


  Spiritual part of a human.
• Define the term judgement.


  God judges a person based on their actions and whether they should be rewarded or punished as a result.
• Define the term monotheistic.


  Belief in only one God.
• “Hear, O Israel:…


  The Lord our God, The Lord is One.”
• “In the beginning…


  God created heaven and Earth.”
• How often is Shabbat celebrated?


  Once a week/Every Sunday.
• “Thou shall


  not kill.”
• What does Rosh Hashanah celebrate?


  Jewish New Year.
• What is Yom Kippur?

  The day of Atonement.
• “Do not…


  commit adultery.”
• “Every male among you…

  must be circumcise.”
• Define the term brit milah.

  Circumcision.
• Define the term aron hakodesh.


  The standing prayer.
• Define the term bimah.


  The reading platform in a synagogue.
• Define the term talmud


  Jewish law.
• Give two of the 10 commandments.


  • You shall have no God before me.
  • You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
• Explain two ways in which belief in the future Messiah influences Jews today.

  • The term Messiah means "anointed one" and was typically used to reference the Lords and kings of Israel. This displays God's importance.
  • Jews also believe that there are descendants of King David. They believe that if they follow God closely then they may be applicable to be led to the redeemer and that would also make themselves worthy of redemption.
• Explain two ways in which Jews understand the belief that God is One

  • Jews believe that Judaism is a monotheistic religion as they only devote themselves to one God. They also believe that throughout time God has formed the earth the way he wanted to.
  • God expects Jews to be obedient and follow his laws closely so that they can have a strong and positive relationship.
• Explain two Jewish beliefs about the covenant with Abraham.


  • A promise made between God and Abraham as Abraham was the first Jew.
  • Abraham was told to remain in a monotheistic mindset.
• Why is yom kippur so important to Jews?

  Because it is the holiest day of the year for them.
• What do Jews try to do on Yom Kippur?

  • 25 hour fast
  • no washing, sex, wearing leather or perfume
• What do Jews do on Rosh Hashanah?


  • Blow a shofar horn
  • Apples and honey may be eaten to display their want for a sweet new year.
  • Pray
• “Remember the..

  sabbath day and keep it holy.”