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Judaism Eduquas GCSE
Eduquas GCSEJudaism keywords
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Synagogue | House of assembly; building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly |
| Shekinah | The place where God’s presence rests and can be felt |
| Shabbat | Day of spiritual renewal and rest. Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday |
| Kosher | (‘fit’ or ‘proper’) Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus Chapter 11. It is also used to refer to the purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls |
| Torah | The five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Regarded as the holiest books of the Tenakh |
| Mitzvot | 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 rebuilding 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 |