
Key words for GCSE Religious Studies.
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Kippur |
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement.
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kosher |
Kosher food is food that meets the requirements of Jewish dietary laws.
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law |
Jews believe that God gave the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai.
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liberal |
Liberal Judaism combines traditional beliefs with modern interpretations.
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merciful |
Jews believe in a merciful and compassionate God.
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Messiah |
Messiah translates as 'the anointed one' sent by God to establish peace on earth.
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Mitzvot |
Mitzvot are the 613 Jewish commandments written in the Tenakh.
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Moses |
Moses is the prophet sent by God to set the Israelites free from slavery.
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mourning |
Mourning rituals are the practices carried out by Jews to grieve for loved ones who have passed away.
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Nefesh |
Pikuach Nefesh refers to the act of saving a human life, this law overrides all other religious laws.
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oral |
The oral law or 'Talmud' is word of God given to Moses but not written down for centuries.
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Orthodox |
Orthodox Jews live strictly according to Jewish laws and traditions.
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Pesach |
Pesach or Passover is the Jewish festival which celebrates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt.
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Pikuach |
Pikuach Nefesh refers to the act of saving a human life, this law overrides all other religious laws.
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platform |
The reading platform in a synagogue is called a bimah.
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prayer |
Prayer is communicating with God.
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reform |
Reform Judaism believes that the Torah was inspired by God and that laws can be adapted to fit modern life.
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Resurrection |
Resurrection is the belief that the dead will rise and live again.
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Rosh |
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year celebration.
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sanctity |
Jews believe in the sanctity of life; that life is a sacred gift from God.
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