Judaism- Practices Flashcards
What gender does Brit Milah take part in
Male
How old are you to normally take part in Brit milah
8 days old
Who is not allowed to attend Brit milah
All women
What is the main part of Brit milah
The baby is circumcised
Who’s covenant links to Brit milah
Abrahams covenant where one part is all males must be circumcised
Define kosher
Means clean or fit. It usually refers to food Jews are permitted to eat
What does the Torah contain (in terms of kosher)
That the Torah contains the laws of god and must be obeyed
What does the Torah state (in terms of kosher
“Of all animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat”
What two types of food have to be kept separate
Dairy and meat
How does kosher help you with god
Helps Jews keep a strong relationship with God
Is being kosher one of the mitzvot
Yes
How many mitzvot are there
613
What time of year is Rosh Hashanah celebrated
Near the new year
What is belled during the ceremony (Rosh Hashanah)
Wine is blessed
What is eaten during the ceremony (Rosh Hashanah)
Sliced apple and honey
What is blown 100 times during the ceremony (Rosh Hashanah)
The shofar horn
What does the ceremony celebrate (Rosh Hashanah)
The creation story in Genesis
Define Synagogue
The place of worship and meeting in the Jewish faith
What does Bar Mitzvah mean
Son of the commandment
What does Bat Mitzvah mean
Daughter of the commandment
What does bar/bat mitzvah show
That the child has reached adulthood in the eyes of the Jewish community
Why is Shabbat celebrated
Represents Gods day of rest after creating the world in 6 days and resting on the 7th
