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Word list: GCSE Religious Studies: Judaism 2

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

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