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What is the definition of a monotheistic religion?
What is the definition of a monotheistic religion?
A religion that believes in one G-d
What is the Shema?
What is the Shema?
A Jewish prayer that declares belief in one G-d
The Torah contains the 613 rules of Judaism.
The Torah contains the 613 rules of Judaism.
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What is the most important factor to Jewish people who are considered Orthodox?
What is the most important factor to Jewish people who are considered Orthodox?
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God (G-d) is considered to be omnipotent meaning all-powerful.
God (G-d) is considered to be omnipotent meaning all-powerful.
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God (G-d) is considered to be omniscient meaning all-knowing.
God (G-d) is considered to be omniscient meaning all-knowing.
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God (G-d) being omnipresent, is the concept that is present in everything, in all places, at all times.
God (G-d) being omnipresent, is the concept that is present in everything, in all places, at all times.
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What is the Shekinah?
What is the Shekinah?
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What are the mitzvot?
What are the mitzvot?
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What is the Resurrection?
What is the Resurrection?
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What is Sheol?
What is Sheol?
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The Messiah, is the anointed one, a future leader of the Jewish people, and is expected to bring about a time of peace.
The Messiah, is the anointed one, a future leader of the Jewish people, and is expected to bring about a time of peace.
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What is the Messianic age?
What is the Messianic age?
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What is the Promised Land?
What is the Promised Land?
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What is a covenant?
What is a covenant?
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What is justice in Judaism?
What is justice in Judaism?
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What is Tikun Olam?
What is Tikun Olam?
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Sanctity of life means that all human life is holy, as it was created by G-d and should not be mistreated.
Sanctity of life means that all human life is holy, as it was created by G-d and should not be mistreated.
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What is the Talmud?
What is the Talmud?
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What is Pikuach Nefesh?
What is Pikuach Nefesh?
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What is Free will?
What is Free will?
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Study Notes
Monotheism
- Belief in one God.
Shema
- Jewish prayer declaring belief in one God.
Torah
- Five books of Moses (Hebrew Bible).
- First section of the Tanach.
- Contains 613 rules.
Orthodox Jews
- Emphasize importance of following Torah laws.
Omnipotent
- All powerful God.
Omniscient
- All knowing God.
Omnipresent
- God is everywhere at all times.
Shekinah
- Divine presence of God.
Mitzvot
- 613 rules given to the Jews.
Ten Commandments
- Ten rules summarizing Torah main rules.
- Engraved by God on stone tablets.
Resurrection
- Belief that righteous dead will return to life after the Messiah arrives.
Sheol
- Place of purification for souls.
Messiah
- Future Jewish leader bringing peace.
- Arrival marks Messianic Age of peace.
Messianic Age
- Time after Messiah's arrival.
- World peace and closeness to God.
Promised Land
- Canaan/Israel.
- Promised to Abraham and his descendants.
Covenant
- Binding agreement between God and the Jewish people.
Circumcision
- Removal of foreskin (Brit Mila).
Justice
- Doing what is right and fair according to God's law.
- Making amends for wrongs.
Tikun Olam
- Healing/fixing the world.
- Social justice or environmental protection.
Sanctity of Life
- Belief that all human life is sacred (created by God).
- Shouldn't be mistreated.
Talmud
- Oral Torah.
- Explanation of written Torah laws.
Pikuach Nefesh
- Obligation to save human life, even if other Jewish laws need to be broken.
Free Will
- God-given ability for humans to make moral choices.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts of Jewish theology including monotheism, the Shema, and the Torah. Explore essential beliefs such as the nature of God, the significance of the Mitzvot, and the implications of the Messiah's arrival. This quiz covers foundational aspects of Jewish faith and practice.