Judaism Practices Flashcards
The synagogue
Star of david. Jewish symbol
The ark
Cupboard that houses the torah scrolls- the most important feature in the synagogue
The ten commandments
These decorate the Ark, reminding Jews of their most important rules
The bimah
Platform in the centre of the synagogue. The torah scrolls are read from here.
The menorah
A seven branched candlestick- representing each day of Gods creation
Ner tamid
Eternal light always burning. It shows god is present
Stained glass windows
Shows important symbols of faith
The gallery
In orthodox synagogues the seating area upstairs is just for women
Orthodox
-daily services
-services in hebrew
-Rabbi has his back to the congregation
-men and women sit
Reform
-services only on shabbat and festivals (not daily)
-services in hebrew and English
-Rabbi faces the congregation
-men and women sit together
Synagogues provide space for
Prayer,studying,charity,socialising
Kippah
All jewish men cover their hair when they pray as a sign of respect for God
Tallit
Woollen shawl shows the man is obeying Gods laws because each fringe symbolises one of the 613 mitzvots given by God
Tefflin
Two leather boxes. One is worn on the upper left arm and the other one on the forehead. Each contains the shema and wearing them shows the person loves God with their heart and mind
The jewish holy day
Sabbath. From sunset on friday until sunset on saturday every week
Shabbat quote
“You shall not burn a fire in your dwelling(home) on the day of the shabbat
4 stages of life celebrates by Jews
-birth
-coming of age
-marriage
-Death
3 ceremonies associated with birth
-naming ceremony
-Brit milah (circumcision of boy 8 days after birth)
-redemption of the first born son
Brith milah (circumcision quote)
“From now on you must circumcise every baby boy when he is eight days old.. this will show there is a covenant between you and me
Bar and Bat Mitzvah
-a jews is seen to become and adult
-preparation brings the person closer to God
-expected to take responsiblity for following the law
-Jewish boy can be part of the minyan
Bar mitzvah(boy)
-when boy is ages 13
-reads from torah during a service
-wears a tallit for the first time
-makes a short speech
Bat mitzvah(Girl)
-when a girl is 12
-Reform girls have a bat mitzvah
-reformed read from torah
Jewish marriage
The betrothal ceremony takes place undee chuppah(canopy)-symbolising their home and rings exchanges
-groom breaks a glass
-speech from a rabbi
Mourning for the dead
After hearing of the dearh Jews make a small tear in their clothes and say they accept Gods decision
