J4 Jewish Customs and traditions Flashcards
What is the key feature of Brit Milah, and what does it symbolize?
Key Feature: Ritual circumcision on the eighth day.
Symbolism: Represents the covenant with God and commitment to commandments.
When does the naming ceremony usually take place, and what does it signify?
Timing: After Brit Milah.
Significance: Marks the official entry into the Jewish community.
What is the purpose of lessons before the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony?
- this is when children become adults in religious terms
- Preparing for the bar/bat mitzvah
what is the significance of bat chayyil?
Bat Chayil is a ceremony that celebrates the virtues and achievements of Jewish girls, marking their transition to adulthood and commitment to living by Jewish values. It empowers and recognizes them within the community, fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and pride.
why do orthodox jews separate the ‘coming of age’ rites of passage for boys and girls?
Because they have different religious responsibilities and responsibilities in the home.
Why is marriage important in Judaism?
It is the uniting of a man and a woman (it seems to be in the purpose god has for humans)
What is the betrothal period?
The betrothal period in Judaism, called “Kiddushin,” is like a formal promise before the big wedding. It’s when the couple commits to each other before the actual marriage ceremony happens.
What is in the Marriage contract?
The marriage contract in Judaism, called “Ketubah,” is like a promise paper. It lists what the husband will do to take care of the wife, like providing money and a place to live, to make sure she is well taken care of in the marriage.
What happens in a Jewish wedding Marriage?
On the wedding day in Judaism, the couple gets married under a special canopy called a “chuppah.” They say important promises, break a glass, and sign a paper to officially start their married life together.
What happens in the wedding reception?
After the ceremony the couple spend a short time together alone in a private room to symbolize their new status as a married couple, then a reception follows.
Sheva Brachot
means ‘seven blessings’ and is recited by the groom when he recieves a cup of wine from the rabbi. It summarises the purpose and meaning of marriage in Judaism
Kosher (food) and 4 examples
clean, acceptable, and fit to eat. Complying with the kashrut treyfah
animals with split hooves and have several stomachs
poultry
fish with fins and scales
all plants
Treyfah (food) and 4 examples
Unclean and forbidden. Not acceptable under kashrut laws.
pigs and animals with paws
hunted birds
prawns, mussels, shellfish
insects
why do Jews respect their elderly?
