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Creation

In this lesson, we will discuss the story of creation, Shabbat, and the idea that humans are created in the image of God.

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Creation

In this lesson, we will discuss the story of creation, Shabbat, and the idea that humans are created in the image of God.

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Key learning points

  1. Creation from nothing, days of creation.
  2. Shabbat.
  3. Humans created in God's image.

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9 Questions

Q1.
True or False: Jews believe that God was the creator of the world and everything in it.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
A Mitzvah is:
Correct answer: A commandment or good deed
A type of cake
The name of a prayer
Q3.
The Torah refers to:
A special food eaten on Jewish holidays
Correct answer: The 5 Books of Moses
The Synogogue
Q4.
True or False: Some Jewish people will refer to God as HaShem (the name)
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
The 'T' in the word Tanakh stand for:
Talmud
Correct answer: Torah
Tradition
Trust
Q6.
Tick all that apply: What are ways that Jewish people show reverence to God's name?
Correct answer: Do not throw documents with God's name in the Bin
Correct answer: Do not write God's name fully
Correct answer: Will be careful to not place holy books or papers on the floor
Correct answer: Will be careful when they say God's name out loud
Q7.
What does the world Tanakh refer to?
A Jewish Holiday
A name of God
Correct answer: The Five Books of Moses; Book of Prophets; Book of Writings
Q8.
Studying Torah is:
A good way to waste time
Correct answer: One way that Jewish people believe they can experience God in this world
Only refers to studying the 5 Books of Moses
Q9.
A Minyan is:
Correct answer: 10 Adult Jewish people needed for certain prayers
A funny movie character
A name of God

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7 Questions

Q1.
True or False: According to Jewish belief God created the world and everything in it.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What did God do on the seventh day?
Created humans
Had a big party
Correct answer: Rested
Q3.
In some Jewish communities, on Shabbat people will NOT:
Correct answer: Go to a shopping centre
Go to synogogue
Spend time with friends and family
Q4.
What was created on the sixth day of creation?
Correct answer: Animals on the land and humans
Light and dark
The sun, moon and stars
Q5.
What was created on the fourth day of creation?
Animals on the land and humans
Light and dark
Correct answer: The sun, moon and stars
Q6.
According to Genesis, humans are created:
As decendents of other animals.
Correct answer: In the image of God
Out of stars.
Q7.
The Jewish belief that humans are created in the image of God can:
Correct answer: Give insight into how one should treat themselves and others
Prove that God did not create the world and everything in it
Teach that humans are equal to God

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UnitReligious education / Judaism: beliefs and teachings

Religious education

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