Jewdaism Practices Flashcards
What is a synagogue
A place Jewish people come for place of worship
Key aspects of Orthodox Jewish service
Conducted in Hebrew.
Men women sit seperately, traditionally women sat in an upstairs gallery or at the back
Key aspects of Reformed Synagogue Services
Both men and women sit together.
Allow women to take more active part in Orthodox tradition.
Conducted in both Hebrew and native language
Key things Jewish people wear
Tallot, hat reminds them following God.
Tefellin, leather boxes contains scriptures reminds Jews concentration is on God.
What is the Shema
Central Jewish prayer said 3 times a day
What is the Amidah
Prayer that all Jews say, while standing they say 18 blessings anout thanking God, requestion something from God and serving him
What is the Torah
The book thats Jews follow.
Contains Collection of sacred books.
Stored in the Ark.
Read on the Sabbath day.
First cover in expensive cloths showing importance.
Yad is used to read as can’t touch Torah
What is Shabbat / Sabbath day
On Saturday Jewish people rest day.
Have bog meal to celebrate God.
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”
What happens in Shabbat services.
On saturday morning.
Prayer, blessings and reading from Torah.
Different part of Torah read each week.
Enitre 5 books of Moses completed in year.
Sabbat day preperations
Go to Synagogue in morning.
Typicaly woman of the house prepairs food and table.
Woman lights the candles everyone closes their eyes and recites the 10 commands and blesses sabath day.
What happens on the friday meal
Father recites Kiddush then reads Genesis account of the creation of the world.
Cleans hands and eat bread.
Sing songs and share stories.
Features of a synagogue
Ark, cubord that contains the Torah
Ever burning light (Ner Tamid), shows God is always present.
Reading platform (Bimah), centre of synagogue where scrolls are read
How do Jewsih people pray at home
Must be done in silence.
Pray about their issues.
Dedicate area of house for prayer.
3 times a day.
What is the Tenakh
Main sacred Jewsih text and governs all aspects of Jewish life
What is the Talmud: Oral law
6 sections.
Techings and beliefs Jews have to follow.
