Judaism Flashcards
Rosh Hashanah
is a festival celebrated by jewish people
it is a celebration of a new year
Popular foods to eat during Rosh Hashanah
Challa, apples and honey
which instrument is used at a Rosh Hashanah service
Shofar and made from rams horn
Inside a synagogue
you can find 10 important things
menorah
the seven candles remind jews of Gods creation of the world in seven days
Torah
Scrolls containing the first five books of Moses
The Ark of Covenant
a special box that houses the scrolls of the Torah
Bimah
this is the reading book where the scrolls are read during the services.
Ner Tamid
the eternal flame above the Ark, showing Gods presence
Synagogue
the religious building of jewish worship
Rabbi
jewish religious leader
Star of David
the symbol of Judaism
Tallit
the tallit is a four cornered prayer shawl with ritual fringes of tzitzit attached to each other.
Siddur
- jewish prayers book.
- jewish people pray 3 times a day as well as on friday
evening and saturday (the jewish day of rest) - all the prayers appear in siddur
Aron Hakodesh
- the holy ark where the holy scrolls are kept
- it is the focal point of every synagogue and located in the eastern wall facing jerusalem
Tefilin
two small leather boxes that contain small pieces of parchment
Kippah
a skull cap worn by jewish men and boys as a sign of respect and to remind them of God
Yom Kippur
A day of forgiveness
what is another name for Yom Kippur
Fast of Forgiveness
what is the date of Yom Kippur on the hebrew calendar?
The 10th of Tishrei
what does the ritual of Kaparot symbolize?
Transferring our sins to money that we give as Tzedakah
what is the name of the last meal we before Yom Kippur?
Seudah Mafseket (the separation meal)
what do we ask from our friends and family on Erev Yom Kippur?
for forgiveness
list 4 comforts that we cannot enjoy on Yom Kippur?
- no leather shoes
- no bathing or showering or creams
- no eating or drinking
- no perfumes
Name 5 major prayers times we have on Yom Kippur
- Kol Nidrie-Maariv
- Shachrit
- Musaf
- Mincha
- Neilah
what color is is customary to war on Yom Kippur and why?
white, it represents purity
what age is one expected to fast on Yom Kippur?
Barmitzvah - Boys at 13
Batmitzvah - Girls at 12
what is the name of the final prayer recited on Yom Kippur
Neilah (locking of the gates of Heaven)
when is the shofar blown on Yom Kippur? Why?
at end of the fast. it represents the freeing of slaves and erasing debts
what are the main beliefs of judaism?
- they believe that there is only one god
- god is eternal
- God is the law giver
- Jews have a special relationship with God
- God is always present and knowing
- God is caring
