1. Judaism Beliefs and Teachings Revision
Name: Teacher: Group:
Question 1: Write the correct key word by the definition
A list of key religious and moral rules that were given by God to Moses.
God gave humans this gift, which means that they are free to choose to do right or to do wrong. They bear responsibility for their actions.
Holy day of the week; day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset on Friday and continuing to nightfall on Saturday.
It is the Jewish key moral principle that relates to making the world a better place.
Literally ‘the anointed one’. Orthodox Jews believe that the Messiah will be a human person sent by God to establish justice and peace on the earth. For Reform Jews, the Messiah is a symbolic figure.
Refers to the aspect of the nature of God as compassionate.
Refers to the aspect of the nature of God with the belief that God made the world from nothing.
The belief of many Jews in a Day of Judgement when God will judge the living and the dead, rewarding all good people, both Jews and non-Jews.
The belief of many Jews that in a future age the dead will rise from their graves to live again.
The belief that human life is a precious gift from God and is not to be taken without just cause.
The divine presence. The term indicates that God is a Being beyond human understanding yet whose presence may be experienced.
The father of the Jewish people. God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants. This covenant was sealed by circumcision.
The mitzvah of ‘saving a life’ which overrides all other religious laws.
The mountain where Moses received the Law from God and where the covenant between God and Israel was made.
The person through whom God set free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, to whom God gave the Ten Commandments and through whom God made a covenant with Israel.
There are the 613 Jewish laws or rules.
This is the belief that there is only one God. Judaism is a monotheistic religion.
This refers to the requirement for Jews to give at least 10% of their income to charity. The Hebrew word (tzedakah) literally means ‘justice’ and Jews believe that it is unjust not to give to those in need.
Question 2: Give 2 for each of these…
People who made a covenant with God
Two moral principles
Ways of showing Pikuach Nefesh
Examples of Mitzvot
Questions 3 & 4 always have the same command: EXPLAIN TWO WAYS IN WHICH….
One way…
Another way…
…beliefs about the laws influences Jews today
…beliefs about loving kindness might influence a Jews today
… beliefs about the Shekinah
… beliefs about the importance of covenants with God

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Questions 3 & 4: These are some of the religious teachings you will need (but not all).
For each teaching you need to clearly explain how it applies to the unit
and what it possibly tells us about that religion’s view.
Question 5: Are these about for or against the statement ?
The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:1-3
Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash round his waist.
Genesis 1:1-3
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle Exodus 40:34-35
He will be great political and spiritual leader who will usher in the reign of God.
Isaiah 52:7 – He will be a messenger of peace
Isaiah 11:2 – The spirit of the Lord will be upon him, and he will have a fear of God
Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith – The Messiah will come one day.
He is a great leader promised throughout Jewish history
Messiah is the promised one from God – an instrument of God.
Descendant of King David, great military leader, charismatic, inspirational, great judge who makes righteous decisions
If it was important then all Jews would share the same beliefs
It is important to follow the 10 commandments which make no reference to the Messiah
Living out the moral principles will in a practical world make the world a better place rather than waiting for the Messianic Age
Jeremiah 33:15 – In those days and at that time I will make a righteous branch sprout from David’s line: he will do what is just and right in the land.
Isaiah 11:9 – Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash round his waist.
Trusting in the Messiah coming, is a symbol of having faith in the prophecies of the Tenakh, and in God’s power/promise.
Reform Jews see the Messianic Age as a symbol for a time when all people work together to repair the world and bring peace to it.
Question 5:
“The concept of the Messiah is not important for understanding Judaism.”
Evaluate this statement - 12 marks
It is important to understand the nature of God and this does not include the Messiah
What do Jews believe about the Messiah?
Relevant sources of authority
O – I agree/disagree with this statement because… _______________________
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Reasons why the Messiah is important
Reasons why Messiah is not important
The examiner is looking for justification. Have you given good reasons?
Finish the 12 marker…
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