Definitions

• What does Shekinah mean to Jewish people?

  A place of divine presence of God where it rests and be felt
• What does Torah mean to Jewish people?

  The 5 holy books (Genesis,Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy) in the Tenakh
• What does a Synagogue mean to Jewish people?

  A place of worship, learning and assembly
• What does Shabbat mean to Jewish people?

  A day of spiritual renewal and rest, beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday
• What does Kosher mean to Jewish people?

  Means 'fit' or 'proper'. Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects
• What does the Mitzvot mean to Jewish people?

  613 laws in the Torah – it can also mean good deeds and duties​
• What does the Covenant mean to Jewish people?

  A promise or agreement between to parties
• What does the Messiah mean to Jewish people?

  Means the 'annointed one'. Some Jews believe the Messiah will bring the Messianic Age. This will include rebuilding the Temple and bringing an age of universal peace.