Jewish worship

Question 1

When, where and how do Jews worship?

Answer 1

When? Saturdays and special occasions and festivals.
Where? Synagogues.
How? Community gather together. Songs,prayers,teaching and rituals.

Question 2

Name the important features of a synagogue

Answer 2

1. The Torah written on scrolls (sometimes in Hebrew)
2. The ark containeg the Torah, a wooden cupboard
3. Menorah, seven-branched candelabrum.
4. Eternal light, representing gods omnipresence

Question 3

What is the most important Jewish prayer?

Answer 3

The Shema: one of the first prayers children learn.
Recited in the morning and evening.
It is written in the Torah and prayer book.
Written in small scrolls attached to doorposts and neck chains.

Question 4

What things go jews put on for worship?

Answer 4

Kippah, small hat for men
Tallit, Prayer shawl for women

Question 5

Name and explain two ceremonies

Answer 5

1. Naming ceremonies, with circumcision for boys.
2. Bar mitzvah, Children become part of the Jewish community and resight the Torah