jewish practices - questions Flashcards
How is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the world to the creation story is read/ apples and honey are eaten to represent a sweet new year/ tashlik is performed/ Shofar blown 100 times/ on Rosh Hashanah three books are opened in heaven and the actions of everyone are recorded in them.
How is Yom Kippur celebrated?
It is the Day of Atonement, which is the most solemn and holiest of days of the year/ On Yom Kippur God SEALS the book and His decision becomes final/ Some have a mikveh before yom kippur to prepare/ fasting for 25 hours/ 5 services at the Synagogue/ The Ark and reading desks are covered in white cloths showing God has taken away the sins of people who are sorry.
Give examples of how men worship
Men will sit in the prayer hall and they can also take part in a Minyan. Men will also wear specific items for worship such as a Kippah and Tallit. Many will also pray 3 times a day.
Give examples of how women worship
In an Orthodox Synagogue women will sit separate from men in a Gallery and not be able to take part in a Minyan. Many Jewish women do not have to wear specific items of clothing for worship nor are they expected to pray 3 times a day as they are considered to be more spiritual.
How easy is it to keep Kosher in the UK?
It is difficult and expensive to get kosher food in Britain./ The expense and practical difficulties in having a kosher kitchen. / To be a true believer you have to expect inconveniences./ It is a mitzvot, so this doesn’t matter.
