Judaism Flashcards
Food regarded as ‘clean’ by Jews
Kosher
The Holy Book which lists the 10 Commandments
Torah
One of the main symbols of Judaism
Star of David
Usually happens to a Jewish boy aged 13
Bar Mitzvah
Usually happens to a Jewish girl aged 12
Bat Mitzvah
Jews should recite this each morning
Shema
Placed on doorposts to remind them Jews of God’s law
Mezuzah
Term used to refer to Jewish persecution
Holocaust
The personal name for God - not used by Jews
Yahweh
A collection of ancient writings used by Jews today
Talmud
Worn on the arm or head as part of worship
Tefillin
Name given to a cap worn by Jewish man
Kippah
What is a Yad?
A pointer used to keep place when reading the Torah
What is a Menorah?
A seven branched candelabrum
What is a tallit?
A prayer shawl worn by a Jewish man during worship
Which book contains the order of the Seder meal used at Passover?
Haggadah
Jewish prayer book
Siddur
What is a mantle?
A velvet or silk cloth used to cover the scrolls when not in use
Who are worship services in a synagogue led by?
A rabbi
What are the three functions of the synagogue?
House of Gathering / House of Prayer / House of Learning
Where are the scrolls stored in the synagogue?
Ark
What language is the Torah written in?
Hebrew
Festival which celebrates Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah
8 day winter festival known as ‘festival of lights’
Hanukkah
Festival known as ‘Day of Atonement’
Yom Kippur
Festival where Jews remember the time God freed their ancestors from slavery in Egypt
Passover
What is the Hebrew name referring to the first five books of the Old Testament?
Pentateuch
