Jewish Symbols

Question 1

What does a Yarmulke represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 1

Worn as a sign of respect.

Question 2

What does a Tefillin represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 2

Two small leather boxes.

Question 3

What does a Kosher represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 3

Fit to be eaten.

Question 4

What does a Mezuzah represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 4

Affixed to the doorpost of the rooms of a Jewish house and it is inscribed with biblical passages.

Question 5

What does a Mezuzah contain ?

Answer 5

It contains the shema (a Jewish statement of belief / the most important passage from the Torah – Deuteronomy 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”)

Question 6

What does a Menorah represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 6

Seven-branched candlestick.

Question 7

What does a Bread represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 7

A symbol of life.

Question 8

What does a Tallit represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 8

Jewish prayer shawl.

Question 9

What does a Ark represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 9

Houses the Torah scrolls.

Question 10

What does a Treifah represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 10

Unfit foods.

Question 11

What does a Star of David represent as a Jewish symbol ?

Answer 11

A symbol of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.