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Question 1

The Torah

Answer 1

• Considered one of the holiest parts of the Tenakh, It was given by God to Moses
• The Torah is considered the exact words of God, so It’s highly valuable to Jews

Question 2

The Talmud

Answer 2

• The Talmud helps Jewish individuals interpret the laws of modern judaism and interpret these teachings into MODERN ISSUES

Question 3

The Tenakh

Answer 3

• The Tenakh is a sacred text in Judaism and is often referred as the Hebrew Bible, interpreted as the laws by Jews

Question 4

Rabbinic Judaism

Answer 4

• The Rabbis encouraged the Jewish people to observe ethical laws in all aspects of the afterlife

Question 5

Orthodox Judaism

Answer 5

• Much more traditional approach to Judaism
• Describes people who are fully observant to The Torah, follow all ancient teachings

Question 6

Reform Judaism

Answer 6

• More modern approach to Judaism
• E.G Shorter prayers, men and women can sit together in the synagogue etc

Question 7

Zionism

Answer 7

The belief that Jewish people should return back to Isreal

Question 8

Jewish teachings regarding the afterlife

Answer 8

• Jewish people believe in life after death because it is written in The Torah and because it gives life meanings and purpose

Question 9

Mitzvot

Answer 9

• Jewish people believe they have a special responsibility to Gods name and commandments

Question 10

Why is the Mitzvot Important?

Answer 10

• They form the basis of the Talakah, which forms the basis for Jewish Life
• By following, they believe that they will have a better relationship with God
• How Jewish people life their life can result in the Afterlife

Question 11

Prophecy

Answer 11

Involves a process which one of more messages are allegedly communicated to a Prophet

Question 12

Sheol and Gehenna

Answer 12

Sheol: In Judaism, there is no specific reference to the afterlife, can be interpreted as a dark place where dead bodies are placed

Gehenna: Not the same as Sheol, seen as a place of waiting, may be where God judges Jewish indiviauls