Judaism

Question 1

Rosh Hashanah

Answer 1

is a festival celebrated by jewish people

it is a celebration of a new year

Question 2

Popular foods to eat during Rosh Hashanah

Answer 2

Challa, apples and honey

Question 3

which instrument is used at a Rosh Hashanah service

Answer 3

Shofar and made from rams horn

Question 4

Inside a synagogue

Answer 4

you can find 10 important things

Question 5

menorah

Answer 5

the seven candles remind jews of Gods creation of the world in seven days

Question 6

Torah

Answer 6

Scrolls containing the first five books of Moses

Question 7

The Ark of Covenant

Answer 7

a special box that houses the scrolls of the Torah

Question 8

Bimah

Answer 8

this is the reading book where the scrolls are read during the services.

Question 9

Ner Tamid

Answer 9

the eternal flame above the Ark, showing Gods presence

Question 10

Synagogue

Answer 10

the religious building of jewish worship

Question 11

Rabbi

Answer 11

jewish religious leader

Question 12

Star of David

Answer 12

the symbol of Judaism

Question 13

Tallit

Answer 13

the tallit is a four cornered prayer shawl with ritual fringes of tzitzit attached to each other.

Question 14

Siddur

Answer 14

• 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

Question 15

Aron Hakodesh

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

Tefilin

Answer 16

two small leather boxes that contain small pieces of parchment

Question 17

Kippah

Answer 17

a skull cap worn by jewish men and boys as a sign of respect and to remind them of God

Question 18

Yom Kippur

Answer 18

A day of forgiveness

Question 19

what is another name for Yom Kippur

Answer 19

Fast of Forgiveness

Question 20

what is the date of Yom Kippur on the hebrew calendar?

Answer 20

The 10th of Tishrei

Question 21

what does the ritual of Kaparot symbolize?

Answer 21

Transferring our sins to money that we give as Tzedakah

Question 22

what is the name of the last meal we before Yom Kippur?

Answer 22

Seudah Mafseket (the separation meal)

Question 23

what do we ask from our friends and family on Erev Yom Kippur?

Answer 23

for forgiveness

Question 24

list 4 comforts that we cannot enjoy on Yom Kippur?

Answer 24

• no leather shoes
• no bathing or showering or creams
• no eating or drinking
• no perfumes

Question 25

Name 5 major prayers times we have on Yom Kippur

Answer 25

• Kol Nidrie-Maariv
• Shachrit
• Musaf
• Mincha
• Neilah

Question 26

what color is is customary to war on Yom Kippur and why?

Answer 26

white, it represents purity

Question 27

what age is one expected to fast on Yom Kippur?

Answer 27

Barmitzvah - Boys at 13

Batmitzvah - Girls at 12

Question 28

what is the name of the final prayer recited on Yom Kippur

Answer 28

Neilah (locking of the gates of Heaven)

Question 29

when is the shofar blown on Yom Kippur? Why?

Answer 29

at end of the fast. it represents the freeing of slaves and erasing debts

Question 30

what are the main beliefs of judaism?

Answer 30

• 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