J3 + J4 - Festivals, Fasts, Pilgrimages, and Historic Places Flashcards
What is Shabbat
the day of rest in Judaism and is a symbol of God’s day of rest on the 7th day after the account in Genesis 1
when is Shabbat
it begins at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday
What is one reason why Shabbat is important
it is the only holy day specifically commanded in the 10 commandments
When do Shabbat rituals in the home happen
Friday evening, the Shabbat meal
When do Shabbat rituals in the Synagogue happen
for most Jews this would be on Saturday morning
What besides rest is Shabbat devoted to?
God
What is the importance of Yad Vashem?
It is a memorial for the holocaust
What is Simchat Torah?
A festival that follows sukkot and is mostly translated to mean “rejoicing the torah”
What is Yom Kippur
Yom kippur means day of atonement and is when you reflect on what you have done the past year
What is Rosh Hashanah?
It means the head of the year, Jewish new year and festival of repentance
What is something that happens before Shabbat and why (3)
The home is cleaned and all of the food for Shabbat is prepared because Jews are not supposed to cook during Shabbat
Other preparations to do with electrical appliances also take place
Some Jews also go to a short service before Shabbat
What are 4 rituals in the home on Shabbat
Scripture reading
thanksgiving
lighting candles
having a big meal
What does Shabbat mean
rest
What does Rosh Hashanah mean
head of the year
When is Rosh Hashanah
Between late September and early October
What is Sukkot?
It is the feast of the tabernacles, sukkot means tents or shelters
What kinds of food are eaten on Rosh Hashanah?
Sweet foods e.g (pomegranates, apples dipped in honey)
What are 2 things you do during Rosh Hashanah
Repent and make sure everything is good between you and others
How long can you ask for forgiveness starting from Rosh Hashanah sunrise
Until Yom Kippur
What does Teshuvah mean
Connecting through repentance
What does Tefelah mean
Connecting through prayer
Why is Pesach so important
It reminds the Jews that the israelites had escaped Egypt through Gods help
What does throwing bread into a body of water symbolise during Rosh Hashanah
Casting away sins
What does Shana Tovah mean
Have a good year
What story is traditionally read at Rosh Hashanah
Abraham and Isaac
What is typically blown during Rosh Hashanah
A shofar
Up to how many times will a shofar be blown during Rosh Hashanah
100
Why will Jews eat sweet food during Rosh Hashanah
So God will bless them with a sweet year
What is special about Yom Kippur
It is the holiest day of the year
When is Pesach celebrated
During March
How long is Pesach celebrated for
8 days
When does Sukkot start
5 days after Yom Kippur
What is a big piece of Sukkot
Joy
How long is Sukkot
8 days
Can you work during Sukkot? If so, when
On the last 6 days only. Not on the first two days.
What are the two pilgrim festivals?
Sukkot and Shavuot
What do the men sleep in during Sukkot
Tents
What are the tents decorated with
4 species of plants
