Origins
Father of Judaism
Who is Abraham?
What is the first principal belief of Judaism
There is only ONE god
What is the TaNak?
Holy texts: Torah (T), Nevi'im (N), and Ketuvim (K).
What is the source of ethics?
Torah
When does Shabbat start? and Why?
Friday evening: Says so in Genesis 1 "and there was evening...."
Who were The Patriarchs
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Name the three Principal beliefs
One God, Divinely prescribed Moral law. Covenant
What is contained in the Torah?
The Law
What are Mitzvot? and how many are there?
613 commandments
Name 5 types of work prohibited on the Sabbath.
Teach to Judge.
What is the Passover?
When the angle of death 'Passed over' Egypt, killing the first born
What is the sign of the covenant with Abraham?
Circumcision.
What is the Talmud?
The 'Oral Law"
What is Tikkun Olam
Repair of the world
Can you order Uber eats? Why/ Why not?
No. You can't get others to do your work for you...and besides, which Kosher restaurants are open?
What is the significance of the Exodus for Jewish people?
It showed God would intervene to save His people
Name 3 attributes of God
Teacher to judge.
Where do the 2 Mishna originate?
Babylon, Jerusalem
What is Tzedakah
Charity
Who lights the Shabbat candles and gives a blessing to start the meal?
The woman of the house.
What promise did God make to Abraham?
He will have as many descendants as there are stars.
What is the Importance of the Covenant
The Covenant lies at the heart of the Jewish religion and is the cornerstone of Judaism.
What is the Gemara ?
Commentaries over the centuries, written to elaborate on the Mishnah
Give an example of Bal Tashkit being applied.
Do not destroy: Teacher to judge example.
Why is Shabbat is the most important ritual observed in Judaism.
The mitzvah, to keep the Sabbath day and to sanctity it, is the only ritual mitzvah in the Ten Commandments.