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Judaism Key Words Flashcards

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Bat Mitzvah

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When a girl reaches the age of 12 she is Bat Mitzvah

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Bar Mitzvah

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When a boy reaches the age of 13 he is Bar Mitzvah (Son of commandments). It is also the name given to the special ceremony celebrating this event

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Capel

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Skull Cap (Yiddish) also Kippah and Yarmulkah

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Circumcision

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The rite of cutting the foreskin of a baby boy eight days after birth. It is a sign of the covenant Abraham made with God

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Covenant

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The rite of cutting the foreskin of a baby boy eight days after birth. It is a sign of the covenant Abraham made with God

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Dreidel

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A spinning top

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Elohim

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Hebrew name for God

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Exodus

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The flight of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses. Also the name of the second book of the Bible.

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Haggadah

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The prayer book used at Seder, the meal on the eve of the Passover

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Messiah

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The saviour of the Jews which they believe will one day come to earth bringing lasting peace

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Orthodox Jews

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Jews who follow strictly the teachings of Moses

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Rabbi

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A teacher of the law. He/She is important in the community and has authority over the people in the community

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Shabbat

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The Sabbath – the day of rest (Saturday)

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Shabbat Shalom

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A greeting used at Sabbath

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Shalom

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Hello, goodbye peace

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Shofar

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The ram’s horn trumpet blown in the synagogue at the services of Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom Kippur

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Temple

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The holy building in Jerusalem built by King Soloman, and the focal point for Jewish worship. It was destroyed by fire in AD79.

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Ten Commandments

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Laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai as a guide as to how to live

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Torah

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Hebrew word for “Law”. It applies particularly to the Law of Moses (Pentateuch). Holy book is called the Torah

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Purim

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The Feast of Lots which celebrates the success of Esther in preventing a massacre of the Jews by Haman

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