Judaism Flashcards
What are secular Jews
Jews by birth but choose not to be Jews
How many Jews are there worldwide
15 million
Jews only worship one god what is this type of religion called
Monotheist
What is kosher
What food jews are allowed to eat
Why is food important to Jews
It represents things to Jews
Name 2 main festivals of the Jews
Yom Kippur
Passover
What is Shabbat mitzvoth
Jews are told to keep one day aside so from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown they spend time with friends and family
Where do Jews worship
In a synagogue
On Shabbat mitzvoth they are not allowed to do …….. Jobs
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What is the story of Passover
Moses the leader of the Jews asked the pharaoh to free his people he refused so god sent 10 plagues
What were the 10 plagues god sent
Blood to Nile Boils Frogs Hail Lice Locust Files Darkness Diseases. Death of first born son
What is the meal jews have on Passover called
The Seder meal
What does the Seder meal represent
The slavery the Jews escaped
What are the 2 types of Jews
Orthodox
Progressive
What does orthodox mean
Traditional
What does progressive mean
Move with the times
What is bat and bar mitzvoth
When Jewish boys and girls get initiated into the religion and have to take on religious responsibilities.
Girls=12
Boys=13
What happens 8 days after a Jewish baby boy is born
They are circumcised the skin in their bottom is cut
What is the symbol of the Jews
The Star of David
What is a mezuzah
A small box with a piece of scripture on it
Where is a mezuzah found
On the right to hand side of every door except bathrooms
Jews sometimes kiss it
Why is a mezuzah important
It reminds Jews of god
What is a yad
A yad is used to follow writing
What is a mantle
The Torah is covered in a thing called a mantle. Cloak of sorts
Who is a Sofer and what do they do
Sofer write the text if they make a mistake they must start again
What is a shema
A box with scripture which Jews keep on their head or wrist
At the end of Shabbat mitzvoth what do Jews do and why
Smell a box of sweet herbs
Because it reminds them of the sweetness of the week ahead
True or false
Any fish with scales are allowed but shellfish and eels are not
True
True or false
Pigs are not allowed but chicken are
False
What is a bimah
A raised platform in which Jews put the Torah
What is an ark
A cupboard where the Torah is kept.
Who are rabbis
Rabbis are people who lead the ceremony in a orthodox community they are only men.
What is a ner Tamid
A eternal light right at the top to remind them that god is always there.
What are the 10 commandments
The Ten Commandments are basically what they are meant to do.
Mens wear a cap called a what
Men wear a cap called a kippah
Where is the Jewish homeland
Israel
