Jewish Worship Flashcards
What does synagogue mean
Gathering together
Where do Jews worship
Synagogue
How many men must be present for a service to take place
10
What day does the meeting take place on
Saturday
How long does the service last for
From sunset on a Friday to sunset on a Saturday
What is a shofar
A rams horn blown by the synagogue official
What does sabbath mean
Cease or rest
When is the special meal
Friday evening
What are elders
A committee of one or two leading citizens who are responsible for the overall running of the synagogue
Who is in charge of picking people to take part in the service
Hazzan
What is the synagogue used for during the week
School and law court
How many times a day do Jews pray
3
What do men cover their heads with when praying
A kippah
What do men wear around their shoulders when praying?
Tallit
What is a tefflin
Two small leather boxes worn on the left arm and forehead (close to the heart and brain) they contain important passages from the scriptures including the shema in Hebrew
