Torah Rocket • Part 11v6.4.114 NUMBERED QUESTIONS • Q1 CONTAINS THE OFFICIAL TERM LIST
Ethics
Jewish values, character, speech, teshuvah, tzedakah, free will, Moshiach, suffering and life after death.
Source-locked: Question 1 remains one numbered question, with its official terms shown as mini-cards inside it. Source gaps stay gaps.
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Official questions
1. Define the following Jewish ethical/spiritual terms.
Lifnim Mishurat Hadin
Beyond the letter of the law; example: taking a loan if needed so workers can be paid.
Beyond the letter of the law; example: taking a loan if needed so workers can be paid.
Middat Harachamim
Hashem’s attribute of mercy.
Hashem’s attribute of mercy.
Kibbud Av Va’Em
Honoring father and mother.
Honoring father and mother.
Derech Eretz
Proper manners according to Torah.
Proper manners according to Torah.
Yetzer Hara
Evil inclination; contrasted with Yetzer Tov.
Evil inclination; contrasted with Yetzer Tov.
Tzniut
Modesty; the note emphasizes modest dress.
Modesty; the note emphasizes modest dress.
Anava
Humility; Moshe is the example.
Humility; Moshe is the example.
Kiddush Hashem
Sanctifying Hashem’s name through honorable living; the note also references the three severe prohibitions.
Sanctifying Hashem’s name through honorable living; the note also references the three severe prohibitions.
Hachnasat Orchim
Welcoming guests.
Welcoming guests.
Bikkur Cholim
Visiting the sick.
Visiting the sick.
Tzedakah
Support/donations to the poor.
Support/donations to the poor.
Lashon Hara
Speaking true negative information about another person.
Speaking true negative information about another person.
Tzadik
A righteous person.
A righteous person.
Ben Adam LaMakom
Mitzvot between a person and Hashem.
Mitzvot between a person and Hashem.
Ben Adam LeChavero
Mitzvot between people.
Mitzvot between people.
Ben Adam L’Atzmo
Mitzvot between a person and himself; Torah learning is an example in the note.
Mitzvot between a person and himself; Torah learning is an example in the note.
Yirat Shamayim
Fear/awe of Heaven because of Hashem’s greatness.
Fear/awe of Heaven because of Hashem’s greatness.
Rashah — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
Teshuvah
Repentance.
Repentance.
Shechinah
The Divine Presence.
The Divine Presence.
Kavannah
Concentration/intended mindset in mitzvah or prayer.
Concentration/intended mindset in mitzvah or prayer.
Gemilut Chasadim
Acts of kindness.
Acts of kindness.
Chillul Hashem
Desecrating Hashem’s name.
Desecrating Hashem’s name.
Yetzer Tov
Good inclination.
Good inclination.
Middat Hadin
Attribute of judgment.
Attribute of judgment.
Rechilut
Telling information about one person to another in a way that can cause conflict.
Telling information about one person to another in a way that can cause conflict.
Sinat Chinam
Baseless hatred.
Baseless hatred.
Refuah Shleimah
A complete recovery.
A complete recovery.
Ezrat Nashim
Women’s section of the synagogue.
Women’s section of the synagogue.
Baruch Hashem
“Blessed is Hashem”; said when something good happens.
“Blessed is Hashem”; said when something good happens.
Bashert — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
Hashgacha Pratis — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
B’li Neder
“Without a vow.”
“Without a vow.”
Im Yirtzeh Hashem
“God willing.”
“God willing.”
Bitachon
Trust in Hashem.
Trust in Hashem.
Nisayon
A test or trial.
A test or trial.
Emunah
Faith.
Faith.
Neshama
The soul.
The soul.
Tzadekes
A righteous woman.
A righteous woman.
Chas V’Shalom
“God forbid / Heaven forbid.”
“God forbid / Heaven forbid.”
Shalom Bayit
Peace and harmony in home/marriage.
Peace and harmony in home/marriage.
Mechitza
Divider between men and women in synagogue.
Divider between men and women in synagogue.
Moshiach
Future Jewish king; descendant of King David, announced by Eliyahu in the note.
Future Jewish king; descendant of King David, announced by Eliyahu in the note.
Motzi Shem Ra — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
Mesiras Nefesh — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
Emunas Chachamim — SOURCE GAP
No clear answer in supplied notes.
No clear answer in supplied notes.
Your study note: The definitions above preserve the supplied cleaned comments; yellow cards are teacher-check items.
2. What are the steps of Teshuvah?
Your study note: Verbal confession, regret, and accepting not to do the sin again.
3. According to the Rambam, what is the highest form of Tzedakah?
Your study note: Helping a person find a job.
4. Will the Messiah be a divine being?
Your study note: No.
5. When will the Torah be replaced?
Your study note: It will not be replaced.
6. According to Rambam, what 2 goals are achieved in keeping the entire Torah?
Your study note: Improving character and gaining a portion in the World to Come.
7. Do Jews believe in life after death?
Your study note: Yes.
8. Why is it forbidden to embarrass someone publicly?
Your study note: The note compares publicly embarrassing someone to killing that person.
9. Is a person free to choose good or evil of his own will?
Your study note: Yes; a person has free will.
10. Give examples of theft according to Judaism.
Your study note: Withholding required tithes/offerings, borrowing without permission, stealing an employer’s time by not working, and disturbing another person’s time or sleep.
11. How do we understand the rationale of the mitzvot?
Your study note: Learn Torah about the mitzvot so we understand their rationale as much as possible rather than doing them without learning.
12. According to Judaism, why do people suffer?
Your study note: Possible purposes listed: character correction, atonement, purification and a test of faith for which a person may receive reward.
13. What is the Jewish attitude towards sin?
Your study note: A person is not destined or required to sin; free choice allows turning away from sin.
14. Is there an original sin?
Your study note: No. There was a first sin, but a person is born pure and does not carry inherited guilt.