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Judaism Practices Flashcards

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The synagogue

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Star of david. Jewish symbol

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The ark

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Cupboard that houses the torah scrolls- the most important feature in the synagogue

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The ten commandments

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These decorate the Ark, reminding Jews of their most important rules

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The bimah

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Platform in the centre of the synagogue. The torah scrolls are read from here.

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The menorah

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A seven branched candlestick- representing each day of Gods creation

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Ner tamid

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Eternal light always burning. It shows god is present

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Stained glass windows

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Shows important symbols of faith

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The gallery

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In orthodox synagogues the seating area upstairs is just for women

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Orthodox

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-daily services
-services in hebrew
-Rabbi has his back to the congregation
-men and women sit

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Reform

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-services only on shabbat and festivals (not daily)
-services in hebrew and English
-Rabbi faces the congregation
-men and women sit together

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Synagogues provide space for

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Prayer,studying,charity,socialising

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Kippah

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All jewish men cover their hair when they pray as a sign of respect for God

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Tallit

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Woollen shawl shows the man is obeying Gods laws because each fringe symbolises one of the 613 mitzvots given by God

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Tefflin

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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

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The jewish holy day

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Sabbath. From sunset on friday until sunset on saturday every week

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Shabbat quote

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“You shall not burn a fire in your dwelling(home) on the day of the shabbat

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4 stages of life celebrates by Jews

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-birth
-coming of age
-marriage
-Death

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3 ceremonies associated with birth

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-naming ceremony
-Brit milah (circumcision of boy 8 days after birth)
-redemption of the first born son

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Brith milah (circumcision quote)

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“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

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah

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-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

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Bar mitzvah(boy)

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-when boy is ages 13
-reads from torah during a service
-wears a tallit for the first time
-makes a short speech

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Bat mitzvah(Girl)

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-when a girl is 12
-Reform girls have a bat mitzvah
-reformed read from torah

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Jewish marriage

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The betrothal ceremony takes place undee chuppah(canopy)-symbolising their home and rings exchanges

-groom breaks a glass
-speech from a rabbi

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Mourning for the dead

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After hearing of the dearh Jews make a small tear in their clothes and say they accept Gods decision

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4 periods of Mourning

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  1. The familt do not have to follow certain Jewish laws for 24 hours

2.Shiva- intense 7 days of mourning from burial they do not work and pray 3 times a day no makeup,shaving and haircuts mirrors also covered

3.Until 30 days after death normal life returns but no listening to music or parties shaving or cutting hair

4.11 months do not attend parties childrens say blessings for parents

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The funeral

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  • they body is washes,wrapped in cloth and tallit (men)
    -placed ina simple coffin to show that everyone is equal in death
    -aftee service everyone washes their hands to show death has been left behind
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Jewish dietary laws

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Kosher=food that jews can eat
Trefah=food they cannot eat

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Kosher foods

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Lamb
Beef
Cheese
Vegtables
Salmon

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Trefah foods

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-lobster
-prawns
-pork
-frogs
-bacon

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Rule 2

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Dont mix meat and dairy

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Rule 3

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Keep a kosher kitchen
-two sets of pots,pans and dishes for meat and dairy

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Rule 4

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Animals must be killed according to Jewish law.
-must be healthy
-throat slit by trained jew
-have blood drained before its eaten

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Rosh hashanah

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Jewish new year

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