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Judaism Flashcards

1
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Food regarded as ‘clean’ by Jews

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Kosher

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2
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The Holy Book which lists the 10 Commandments

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Torah

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3
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One of the main symbols of Judaism

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Star of David

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4
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Usually happens to a Jewish boy aged 13

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Bar Mitzvah

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5
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Usually happens to a Jewish girl aged 12

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Bat Mitzvah

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Jews should recite this each morning

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Shema

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7
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Placed on doorposts to remind them Jews of God’s law

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Mezuzah

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8
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Term used to refer to Jewish persecution

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Holocaust

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The personal name for God - not used by Jews

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Yahweh

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10
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A collection of ancient writings used by Jews today

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Talmud

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11
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Worn on the arm or head as part of worship

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Tefillin

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12
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Name given to a cap worn by Jewish man

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Kippah

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13
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What is a Yad?

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A pointer used to keep place when reading the Torah

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14
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What is a Menorah?

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A seven branched candelabrum

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15
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What is a tallit?

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A prayer shawl worn by a Jewish man during worship

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16
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Which book contains the order of the Seder meal used at Passover?

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Haggadah

17
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Jewish prayer book

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Siddur

18
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What is a mantle?

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A velvet or silk cloth used to cover the scrolls when not in use

19
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Who are worship services in a synagogue led by?

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A rabbi

20
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What are the three functions of the synagogue?

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House of Gathering / House of Prayer / House of Learning

21
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Where are the scrolls stored in the synagogue?

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Ark

22
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What language is the Torah written in?

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Hebrew

23
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Festival which celebrates Jewish New Year

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Rosh Hashanah

24
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8 day winter festival known as ‘festival of lights’

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Hanukkah

25
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Festival known as ‘Day of Atonement’

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Yom Kippur

26
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Festival where Jews remember the time God freed their ancestors from slavery in Egypt

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Passover

27
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What is the Hebrew name referring to the first five books of the Old Testament?

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Pentateuch

Year 8 - Judaism (1 decks)

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