Judaism Flashcards
1
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Synagogue
A
Place of worship
2
Q
Talmud
A
Written version of the Jewish law
3
Q
Torah
A
First 5 books of the bibles
4
Q
Tanakh
A
Used to describe whole of Jewish scripture
5
Q
Pogroms
A
Mob attacks on Jewish communities
6
Q
Menorah
A
7 branched candle
Originally placed in the tabernacle
7
Q
Menorah
A
7 branched candle
Originally placed in the tabernacle
8
Q
The shofar
A
Ram horn
9
Q
Tefillin
A
Leather boxes containing scripture
10
Q
Chai
A
Means life
11
Q
Kosher
A
Dietary rules
12
Q
Shabbat
A
Time for slowing down and spending time with family, friends or at the synagogue
13
Q
Tom kipper
A
Day of atonement
Holiest day of the Jewish calendar
14
Q
Pesach
A
Also known as Passover
15
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Hanukkah
A
Menorah is lit of 8 nights
