Judaism 2.8 Flashcards
What is very important to Jews?
Family life
What are the four most important parts of a Jewish person’s life called?
They are the four rites of passage.
What are the four rites of passage?
Birth, coming of age, marriage and death.
Having children fulfills what commandment?
Genesis 1:28. ‘Be fertile and increase, fill the Earth and master it.’
What are the three rituals associated with birth?
Naming, circumcision and redemption of the firstborn son.
When is a baby girl named?
On the Shabbat service after the birthday.
When will a baby boy be named?
eight days after his birth at the circumcision ceremony.
Why is circumcision?
because covenant with Abraham and his circumcision.
What is circumcision ceremony called?
Brit Milah
What is a trained circumciser called?
A mohel
who is the companion of the child?
The Sandek.
What happens 31 days after the birth of the firstborn son?
Some Jews give a small amount of money to ‘redeem’ him from temple service.
