Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RE > J3 > Flashcards

J3 Flashcards

1
Q

what is Shabbat? [1]

A

the day of rest in Judaism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is done to prepare for Shabbat? (3)

A
  • Home is cleaned
  • Food is prepared
    (all of that can’t be done during shabbat = no work)
  • Many orthodox Jews and some reform Jews make preparations so they dont have to use or switch on electrical things.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what does Shabbat symbolise? [1]

A

God’s day of rest on the 7th day after the account in Gen 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How is the Friday Shabbat dinner started? Who starts it? When? (3)

A
  • Lighting candles and prays
  • A member of the family, usually the mother
  • Starts before sunset
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

when does Shabbat start and end? [2]

A

starts at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does the father of the household do during the friday meal? (2)

A
  • Blesses the children and recites Kiddush.
  • Kiddush is a Shabbat blessing. It is done over wine.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is Shabbat for? [2]

A

rest and devotion to God

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is done after everyone washes their hands as a sign of purification before friday meal?(2)

A
  • the head of the household uncovers the challah bread and says
    a blessing, everyone eats.
  • after each course their might be scripture stories being told.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

where was the rules around resting and the restrictions about what is forbidden during Shabbat developed? [2]

A

torah and talmud

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What does the friday meal end with(1)

A

prayers of thanksgiving

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what and when do the Shabbat rituals at home happen? [2]

A

friday evening, the shabbat meal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Rosh Hashanah mean?(2)

A
  • The ‘head of the year’.
  • Jewish new year and festival
    of repentance.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

when do most Jews go to the Synagogue on Shabbat? [1]

A

Saturday morning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When does Rosh Hashanah happen?(1)

A
  • Between early September and early October
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what are the 2 torah passages that show the significance of Shabbat? [2]

A

-Genesis 2:1-2
-Exodus 20:8-11

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How long does Rosh Hashanah happen for? (1)

A
  • the rituals take place over 2 days.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

which type of prayers are not said on Shabbat? why? [2]

A

-prayers that are asking God for something
-because God is resting on Shabbat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is Rosh Hashanah meant for?
How long can they do that for? (2)

A
  • time to reflect on the
    previous year and set things straight with others and with God.
  • the process of seeking forgiveness from God can continue up until Yom
    Kippur.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

up to how many services can happen over Shabbat? [1]

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What are the customs of Rosh Hashanah? (3)

A
  • can happen in both homes and synangogues.
  • Shacharit and Musaf services in the synagogue the Amidah have longer than regular services.
  • its traditional to read the story of Abraham and Isaac on Rosh Hashanah
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

what is the service on Friday evening before home services called? (Shabbat in the Synagogue) [1]

A

Kabbalat Shabbat

20
Q

When is the shofar blown and can be how many times?(2)

A
  • at Musaf the Shofar is blown several times w special prayers.
  • some synagogue services may have up to 100 ‘blasts’ of the Shofar
21
Q

what are the 4 usual Synagogue services? [4]

A

Shacharit, Musaf, Mincha, Ma’ariv

22
Q

what can many Jews do other than attend Synagogue on Saturday morning? (Shabbat in the synagogue)[1]

A

spend time helping their children learn about the Torah or other parts of their faith etc

23
Q

Rosh Hashanah is the time for what? (3)

A
  • time for repentance,
  • Hebrew term for this is Teshuvah.
  • it is important to say sorry to God
    for your sins during this
23
Q

What is one of the rituals during Rosh Hashanah and its symbolism? (3)

A
  • Tashlich.
  • They throw small pepples into rivers or streams.
  • A symbol of throwing away or casting off their sins.
24
Q

what are the 4 rituals that take place involving the Torah before the reading during a Shabbat service? [4]

A

-the congregation stands when the ark is opened to reveal the Torah scrolls

-the Torah is taken from the Ark and dressed with a cover and various ornaments, such as a crown and a belt

-the Torah is held in front of the congregation while verses are chanted; it is then paraded round the synagogue

-when the Torah passes through the synagogue, many Jews touch it with their prayer book or tassels on their tallit, and then touch their lips

25
Q

What do they eat in Rosh Hashanah? Why? Example? (3)

A
  • Sweet food
  • Jewish people repent they are hoping God will bless them with a sweet new year.
  • to symbolise this is apples dipped in
    honey.
25
Q

what is the significance of the ritual:
the congregation stands when the ark is opened to reveal the Torah scrolls [1]

A

this is a reminder of who the Jews stood at the bottom of Mt. Sinai when Moses returned with the 10 commandments

26
Q

what is the significance of the ritual:
the Torah is taken from the Ark and dressed with a cover and various ornaments, such as a crown and a belt [1]

A

this is a reminder of the vestments worn by priests in early Judaism

27
Q

what is the significance of the ritual:
the Torah is held in front of the congregation while verses are chanted; it is then paraded round the synagogue [1]

A

this represents the march of wilderness, when the Hebrews carried the original Ark from Mt. Sinai to Jerusalem

28
Q

what is the significance of the ritual:
when the Torah passes through the synagogue, many Jews touch it with their prayer book or tassels on their tallit, and then touch their lips [1]

A

this recalls Ezekiel 3:3 which tells Jews that God’s words should be on their lips

28
Q

what is done after the reading is finished? (Shabbat in the synagogue) [2]

A

the Torah are dressed and paraded again before being put back in the Ark.
Then the Rabbi gives a sermon, this may be either based on the reading or something important in the news

28
Q

what are 3 reasons why Shabbat rituals in the home are important? [3]

A

-Shabbat rituals begin in the home (lighting the candles, blessing the bread, etc…)

-Almost all Jewish families follow the Friday night rituals

-Family is very important and so going through these rituals for the Friday Shabbat meal is very important too

28
Q

What are 3 reasons why Shabbat rituals in the Synagogue are important? [3]

A

-Significant rituals for the torah connected to Jewish history happen in the Synagogue. It reminds them of the importance of this

-Joining together with the wider Jewish community on shabbat to honour God is important

-Worshipping God is an important part of Shabbat, so going to Synagogue to do this is important

29
Q

what does atonement mean? [1]

A

atone for something/make up for something
at one with God after repentance

29
Q

fill in the blank:
Yom Kippur is the _______ day of the year [1]

A

holiest

29
Q

what is Yom Kippur a day about? [1]

A

a day of atonement / a day to ask for forgiveness from God about the bad things you’ve done last year

29
Q

on the days leading up to Yom Kippur, what do Jews do? why? [2]

A

apologise to people they could’ve upset/hurt
so when Yom Kippur comes, God will forgive them

30
Q

how many prayer services in the synagogue are there during Yom Kippur? [1]

A

5

31
Q

what do the prayer services in the synagogue during Yom Kippur focus on? [2]

A

asking God for forgiveness
and restore their relationship with Him
(they are given a final chance to confess their sins)

31
Q

why are the doors of the ark closed? [1]

A

it shows God’s judgement is now sealed

32
Q

what does the Priest do to tell people that Yom Kippur is finished? [1]

A

blow the shofar

33
Q

what is Yizkor? [1]

A

dead families and friends are remembered

34
Q

what do denying things on Yom Kippur show focus on? [1]

A

spiritual needs than material needs

35
Q

Why do some Jews look forward to Yom Kippur? [1]

A

because it gives Jewish people a chance to atone for their wrong doings

36
Q

What is Sukkot? [2]

A

-The feast of tabernacles
-Sukkot means tents or shelters

37
Q

What is Shavuot? [2]

A

-Festival of weeks
-Originally a wheat harvest festival but now more focused on the delivery of the Torah to Israel

38
Q

What is Simchat Torah? [2]

A

-Festival that follows Sukkot
-Mostly translated to mean ‘rejoicing the Torah’

39
Q

What is the significance of building and using sukkah? [2]

A

-Reminds Jews about God sheltering them
-during their escape from Egypt

40
Q

What is sukkah? [1]

A

Small huts with plant pots

RE (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions