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11 Cards in this Set
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Covenant |
Relationship between God and the Jews in contractual terms |
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Diaspora |
Jewish communities outside of Israel |
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ethical monotheism |
belief that the world was created and is governed by one transcendent being, whose ethical attributes provides an ideal model for human behavior |
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Exodus |
the escape of Israelite slaves from Eqypt led by Moses |
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halacha |
an authoritative formulation of traditional jewish law |
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mitzvot |
“good deeds” refers to the 613 Commandments given to the israelites by God |
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synagogue |
Jewish house of worship |
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Talmud |
Commentary on the Torah- includes the Mishna and Gemora |
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Tanakh |
24 books that constitute the core scriptures of judaism |
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Torah |
“teachings” first five books of the hebrew bible |
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YHWH |
most sacred name associated with God |
