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Judaism Flashcards

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Monotheism

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Belief in one God

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Promised Land

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The land of Canaan that God promised to the Jews

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Circumcision

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The removal of the foreskin of the penis

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God’s Covenant

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Canaan and to specially bless and favour the Jews

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The Jew’s covenant

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To worship God alone

To follow the covenant and God’s commandments

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How many mitvahs are there

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613

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10 Commandments

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The laws God gave to Moses on mount Sinai

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The concept of nature and God

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.God is the source of all Jewish morality,beliefs and values. God also sustains creation and cares for the people in return for loyalty
.Jews believe God is constantly at work

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God or G-d

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They write G-d as a sign of respect and when written in Hebrew God’s name can never be erased of destroyed. When is comes up in scripture Jews say Adonai meaning my lord

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God as one

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God is present in people’s lives and the see the sights they see
For Jews God is a single,invisible entity who cannot be divided and He is infinite and eternal

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Torah

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The first 5 books of Moses from the first section of the Tenakh. It is the Jewish written law

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Creator

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The one who makes and brings things about

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Orthodox Jew

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Jews who believe all Jewish laws should be followed as closely as possible

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Ultra Orthodox Jew

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Jews who are extremely committed in following the laws and guidance of the torah

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Shabbat

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The Jewish Holy Day

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When does Shabbat happen

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Starts on Friday before sunset and ends and continuing sunset on Saturday

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Omnipotent

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Infinite Power

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Omniscient

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All-Knowing

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Omnipresent

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Being everywhere at all times

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How did God create evil

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God gave us free will so evil was a consequence of that

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How long did it take God to create the universe

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4 days to make the universe fit to support life
2 days making all living creatures
God rested on the seventh day

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God as lawgiver

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God gives laws to govern how people behave

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God as Judge

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God judges humanity on how well they follow his laws. He judges based on actions,behaviour and belief

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God the merciful

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God shows compassion and forgiveness to Jews even though He is the higher power

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Tanakh

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The oral law

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Shekinah

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Refers to God’s presence on Earth

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Incorporal

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Belief that God has no physical form

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Devil and Judaism

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There is no concept in Judaism that states evil was created by the Devil

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Evil

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Necessary consequence of human’s free will

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Mitzvot

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Jewish rules or commandments

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Positive Mitzvot

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Help Jews strengthen their bond with God

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Negative Mitzvot

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Will tell Jews what not to do

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How to mitvot help the Jews

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Helps Jews use their free will by providing guidance on how to live

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Justice

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Bringing out what is right and fair according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been commited

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Healing the World

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Being involved in God’s work to sustain the planet

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Kindness to others

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Postive and caring actions that should be shown to all living things

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Messiah

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The promised person sent by God to rule in the Messianic Age

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Messianic Age

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A time when the Messiah is expected to come

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World Jewish Relief

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They support the world’s poorest Jewish communities and respond to global disputes. They also help refugees fleeing war.

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Sanctity of Life

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Life is sacred and holy because it is given by God. Genesis 2 “God breathed life into Adam and the whole of humanity”

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Pikwesh Nefesh

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The obligation to save a life even if doing so breaks Jewish Law

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Talmud

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A commentary by the rabbis on the Torah-it consists of the Mishnah and Gemara combined

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Jewish Belief about Death

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.Death is not a part of God’s plan

.Death is not the end

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Gan Eden

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Where the good go

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Sheol

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A place where waiting souls are cleansed

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Synagogue

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A building for Jewish public prayer,study and gathering

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Things you may find in a synagogue

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Star of David

Torah

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Star of David

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A symbol of Judaism said to represent the shield of Kind David who ruled Israel

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Minyan

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A prayer requiring a group of at least 10 people

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Menorah

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A many branched candlestick that holds either 7 or 9 candles

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Items found in a synagogue

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The Ark
Ner Tamidn
Bimah

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The ark

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Cupboard that houses the Torah. Represents the original ark of the covenant

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Ner Tamid

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A light that is kept burning at all times. Symbolises God’s presence

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Bimah

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The platform where the Torah is read.

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Orthodox Jews in a Synagogue

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Men and Woman sit seperately in service
Ordination of women is not permitted
Only Men can be Rabbis

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Reform Jews in a Synagogue

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Men and women sit together in service
Allows ordination of women
Women cannot do a minyan

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Tallit

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A prayer shoul made of wool or silk

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Teffilin

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A pair of black boxes containing passage from Shema scriptures

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Bar Mitzvah

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Celebration of a boy coming of age of 13

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Bat Mitzvah

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Celebration of a girl coming age of 12

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What does a Bar and Bat mitzvah mean

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It is when a Jew is seen to become an adult
It is when a Jew is expected to strictly follow Jewish Laws
It is when a Jewish boy is allowed to be a part of the minyan

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What happens in a bar mitzvah

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Boy reads from the torah. Boy wears a tallit for the first time. Says a short speech. The boys father thanks God for maturity

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Marriage

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A contractual bond between a man and a woman in which God is involved

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Chuppa

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A canopy that has no walls to represent that family and friends are always welcome

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The rings

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A sign of marriage being a life long commitment

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Ketubah

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Lists the husband’s duties to his wife and how he will provide in case of a divorce

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Mourning

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A period of time spent remebering a person who has died

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Shiva

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An intense mourning period that lasts 7 days

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Kaddish

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A prayer said by Jewish mourners that praises God and asks for peace

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When is the dead family member buried

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As soon as possible after death usually 24 hours after death

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What is the body wrapped in

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Linen cloth as well as a tallit for men

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How long does Shabbat last

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Every friday at sunset for 24 hours

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What can’t you do on Shabbat

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Can’t use electricity or do any work

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Exodus Quote for Shabbat

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“Remeber the Sabbath day and keep it Holy”

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What does Challah Bread

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2 manna God gave the Israelites on Shabbat

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What does wine represent

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Joy and Celebration hence why it is drunk on Shabbat

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Kosher

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Food that is okay for Jews to eat

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Trefah

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A word that describes food that Jews cannot eat

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What is the Jewish prayer book called

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Amidah

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Translates to standing up. It consists of of 18 blessings. The first 3 are praise 3 thank God and the rest are are requests for God

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Worship in the home

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Jews worship God whenever they can
Prayers are said 3 times a day
Jews stand to pray
If alone they pray in silence

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Shabbat Services

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Brief dervice that includes story telling discussion games and music. At the end the prayer leader takes a cup of wine recites a Kiddush thanking God for given Shabbat to Jewish people

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The Tenakh

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Consists of 3 sections. The Nevi’im The Ketuvim and Torah

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The Nevi’im

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Eight books that trace Jewish history and expand on Laws in the Torah

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Ketuvim

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Eleven books that contain poetry,stories,advice and historical accounts.

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What does the Talmud consist of

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Mishnah and Gemara

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What way must a animal be killed

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Animal must be killed with a sharp knife by a trained Jew
Animal must be conscience
Blood is drained from the food

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What must Jews do with milk and meat

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Not mix them together

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What do Jewish kitchens have

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Kitchens have 2 sinks

Colour Code utensils

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Rosh Hashanah

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Marking the new year and belief that God judges their actions and decision from the past year

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Yom Kippur

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The day of atonement and is the holiest and the most inportant day of the year

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How do Jews seek God’s forgiveness

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Through prayer and doing acts of charity

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What happens in Rosh Hashanah

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A month before rosh hashanah a horn is blown daily in synagogue
Special prayers for forgivenss are said
Buying fruit that is old symbolises renewal
Shofar blown 100 times a day

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What happens on Yom Kippur

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No work at home
Fast for 25 hours
No Sex
Wear white as purity

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Passover

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When Azrael passed over the egyptians and killed the first born sons

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Pesach

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Hebrew for passover and is an 8 day long celebration

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What does Pesach celebrate

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The liberation of Jews from Egypt

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What do Jews do to prepare for Pesach

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Remove unleavend bread from their homes

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Acronym for Tenakh

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Talmud
Nevi’im
Ketuvim

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How are the Torah and talmud used

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They are used in lessons and is the source of Jewish,legal teachings and decisions

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Unleavend Bread

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Reminds Jews of the speed which they left Egypt

102
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Roast Egg

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Symbolises new life

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Salt water

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Reminds Jews of sweat and tears

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Lamb bone

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Symbol of sacrifice

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Charoset

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Mortar symbolises the cement they used

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Parsley

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Symbolises the fresh start God gave the Jews

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Bitter Herbs

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Symbolises the bitter suffering

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