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Question | Answer |
Ten Commandments | ten duties given by God to Moses which form the basis of Jewish belief |
Shekinhah | the place where God’s presence rests and can be felt |
Shema | a prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said by many Jews twice a day. The Shema is placed in the Mezuzah case and tefillin |
Pikuach Nefesh | the obligation to safe life whenever possible. For example giving medical treatment on Shabbat |
Torah | the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh |
Mizvot | the term has a mix of meanings. It is often used to refer to duties (such as the 613 in the Torah) and good deeds |
Messiah | the anointed one who Jews believe will bring in a new era or age for humankind. This will include rebuil ding the Temple and bringing in an age of universal peace. |
Covenant | a promise or agreement between two parties. Covenants were made between God with Noah, Abraham and Moses |
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