1. Judaism Beliefs and Teachings Review

2. Do Now: Write your name on the top of your sheet.
Abraham
Charity
Creator
Free will
God as one
Healing the world
Judgement
Merciful
The Messiah
Mitzvot
Moses
Pikuach Nefesh
Resurrection
Sanctity of human life
Shabbat
Shekhinah
Sinai
The Ten Commandments
Do Now:
Write your name on the top of your sheet.
Match up the definitions with these key words.

3. How have you done?
A list of key religious and moral rules that were given by God to Moses. 10 Commandments
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. Free Will
Holy day of the week; day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset on Friday and continuing to nightfall on Saturday. Shabbat
It is the Jewish key moral principle that relates to making the world a better place. Healing the world
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. The Messiah
Refers to the aspect of the nature of God as compassionate. Merciful
Refers to the aspect of the nature of God with the belief that God made the world from nothing. Creator
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. Judgement
The belief of many Jews that in a future age the dead will rise from their graves to live again. Resurrection
The belief that human life is a precious gift from God and is not to be taken without just cause. Sanctity of Life
The divine presence. The term indicates that God is a Being beyond human understanding yet whose presence may be experienced. Shekhinah
The father of the Jewish people. God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants. This covenant was sealed by circumcision. Abraham
The mitzvah of ‘saving a life’ which overrides all other religious laws. Pikuach Nefesh
The mountain where Moses received the Law from God and where the covenant between God and Israel was made. Sinai
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. Moses
There are the 613 Jewish laws or rules. Mitzvot
This is the belief that there is only one God. Judaism is a monotheistic religion. God as one
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. Charity

4. Question 2 People who made a covenant with God Two moral principles
For this question, you need to give 2 of something.
In the exam bullet point these answers. No need to write in full sentences.
Two moral principles
Ways of showing Pikuach Nefesh
Examples of Mitzvot

5. Question 2 – Possible answers
People who made a covenant with God
Abraham Moses
Two moral principles
Loving Kindness(chesed) Healing the World (tikkun olam) charity (Tzedakah)
Ways of showing Pikuach Nefesh
Working on the Sabbath to save a life, to be against euthanasia, war , capital punishment
Examples of Mitzvot
Any of the 10 Commandments
Circumcision
No meat with dairy
Praying

6. Question 3 & 4: Explain Two
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

7. Question 3 & 4: Explain Two
…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
Abraham is the father of the nation and so is followed by his descendants. Jews honour the covenant with Brit Milah, ‘This is my Covenant with you and your descendants … every male among you shall be circumcised … and it will be the sign of the Covenant’
For Reform Jews they are influenced to follow the law but make their own decisions as to what is of value to their spiritual development, rather than simple strict observance. For example the food laws
Influences environmental action such as recycling. An act of stewardship in all aspects of life including animal life.
God’s presence has been felt as described in the Tenakh for example ‘The Lord went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to guide them and in a pillar of fire by night’. This shows the power of God who protects his chosen people.
The laws was given at Sinai and this bind Jews to God. Without the laws Jews would not know the right path of God to follow. It guides how to exercise free will. ‘These are the commands the Lord gave Moses on Mt Sinai for the Israelites’ reflects their divine origin
Adherence to the laws of God for Orthodox Jews’ influences every aspect of life - many spend their whole life studying it.
The terms dwell and surround are symbolic of God being present, as protection and support –God is always with them. If the Shekinah dwells within then they are never alone.
It influences Jews to see the difficulties of others and although it might not solve it just might make it easier for that person to deal with.

8. Question 3 & 4: Explain Two
Adherence to the laws of God for Orthodox Jews’ influences every aspect of life - many spend their whole life studying it.
…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
For Reform Jews they are influenced to follow the law but make their own decisions as to what is of value to their spiritual development, rather than simple strict observance. For example the food laws
Influences environmental action such as recycling. An act of stewardship in all aspects of life including animal life.
It influences Jews to see the difficulties of others and although it might not solve it just might make it easier for that person to deal with.
God’s presence has been felt as described in the Tenakh for example ‘The Lord went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to guide them and in a pillar of fire by night’. This shows the power of God who protects his chosen people.
The terms dwell and surround are symbolic of God being present, as protection and support –God is always with them. If the Shekinah dwells within then they are never alone.
Abraham is the father of the nation and so is followed by his descendants. Jews honour the covenant with Brit Milah, ‘This is my Covenant with you and your descendants … every male among you shall be circumcised … and it will be the sign of the Covenant’
The laws was given at Sinai and this bind Jews to God. Without the laws Jews would not know the right path of God to follow. It guides how to exercise free will. ‘These are the commands the Lord gave Moses on Mt Sinai for the Israelites’ reflects their divine origin

9. Question 3 & 4: Religious Teachings
When you include religious teachings in your answers you need to be able to fully explain what it teaches believers about the question/topic you are writing about.
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
What is the quote referring to?
What topic would you use this quote for?
What can we learn about Jewish beliefs and teachings from this quote?
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

11. Question 5: The 12 Marker
“The concept of the Messiah is not important for understanding Judaism.”
What do Jews believe about the Messiah?
A great political and spiritual leader who will usher in the reign of God.
Descendant of King David, great military leader, charismatic, inspirational, great judge who makes righteous decisions.
Messianic Age = era of peace, led by the Messiah.
Relevant sources of authority
Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith – The Messiah will come one day.
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.
Isaiah 11:9 – Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash round his waist.
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.
Reasons why the Messiah is important
Messiah is a great leader promised throughout Jewish history
Messianic Age represents peace and all lives focused on God.
Messiah is the promised one from God – an instrument of God.
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.
Reasons why the Messiah is not important
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
The rites of passage make no reference to the Messiah
It is important to understand the nature of God and this does not include 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