Important terms

Question 1

Abraham

Answer 1

Made a covenant with God, promising to follow one God, and be the father of a great nation.

Question 2

Ark

Answer 2

Most sacred object in Jewish life, it contains Torah scrolls and kept in a place of honour.

Question 3

Bimah

Answer 3

Raised platform in synagogues, which Torah is read.

Question 4

Covenant

Answer 4

Agreement between Jesus and Abraham, central to Jewish faith.

Question 5

Kippah/Yarmulke

Answer 5

Skullcap, worn by Jewish man, sign of reverence and humility.

Question 5

Kosher

Answer 5

Jewish dietary laws.

Question 5

Magen star/star of david

Answer 5

Symbol of Judaism, represents nation of Israel.

Question 6

Menorah

Answer 6

Seven branch candelabrum, symbolizing seven days of creation, using Jewish worship.

Question 7

Mezuzah

Answer 7

Parchment scroll containing verses from Torah, reminder of God’s presence and protection

Question 8

Moses

Answer 8

Israel out of slavery in Egypt, and got torah from God at Mount Sinai

Question 9

Rabbi

Answer 9

Spiritual leader, and teacher in Judaism

Question 10

Shabbat/Shabbath

Answer 10

Weekly day of worship & rest, Friday Sunset to Saturday Sunset.

Question 11

Sh’ma

Answer 11

Central Jewish prayer for God and duty to love and serve him.

Question 12

Shofar

Answer 12

Ram horn during Jewish ceremonies.

Question 13

Tallit

Answer 13

Shawl men wear during morning prayers.

Question 14

Tallmud

Answer 14

Collection of Jewish law and oral traditions, providing interpretation and guidance for applying commandments from Torah.

Question 15

Tanakh

Answer 15

Known as Torah scroll.First five books in Hebrew Bible, and most religious document Judaism.

Question 16

Tzitzit

Answer 16

Fringes on Jewish prayer shawl & reminder 10 Commandments