Jewish Flashcards
What is a synagogue used for?
Studying
Praying
Worshipping
Celebrating
Where does the word synagogue come from?
The word synagogue comes from a Greek root word meaning assembly.
Which Jewish people sit in mixed congregations of men and women?
Reformed Jewish people sit in mixed congregations of men and women.
Which Jewish people believe women should sit separately to men?
Orthodox Jewish people believe women should sit separately to men.
When boys and men go into the synagogue, what should they do?
They must cover their heads.
What should boys and men wear when going into the synagogue?
A skull cap called a kippah and a prayer shawl called a tallit.
Every synagogue contains an…
Ark
What is an Ark?
a special cupboard where the Torah Scrolls are kept
What Ner Tamid?
An eternal light that hangs above the Ark.This light is always burning, as a symbol of God’s presence. It also represents the pillar of fire that guided the Jewish people on their early journey.
Jews believe there should be no..
Jews believe there should be no statues or images of people’s faces in their holy places.
Where does the word “Mandir” come from?
The word “Mandir” comes from the Sanskrit word for “house” and it’s the correct name for a Hindu holy building
What is a symbol found in the Mandir?
the Om symbol
Each Mandir hasone main…that it is dedicated to.
Each Mandir has one main god that it is dedicated to.
What should anyone entering a Mandir do and why?
They must remove their shoes on entering. This is to show respect to god/Brahman.
What kind offerings do people leave at the Murti and why?
People leave offerings such as flowers, fruit, water, milk, nuts or incense by the murti as a sign of respect for the God which the temple is dedicated to.
