Judaism Practices

Question 1

What is a kippah

Answer 1

A cap which is wore by men during prayer as it is out of respect for God

Question 2

Why do men and women sit seperately in a synagogue

Answer 2

To focus on worship rather than eachother

Question 3

What direction does the congregation face

Answer 3

Face the city of Jerusalem as that is where the temple was

Question 4

What is a tallit

Answer 4

A towel which has 613 fringes which represents all the Jewish laws

Question 5

What is the bimah

Answer 5

Wooden structure from where the Torah is read

Question 6

What is the menorah

Answer 6

A candle stick with 7 branches which symbolises the days of creation

Question 7

What is a Ner Tamid

Answer 7

An eternal lamp which symbolises God’s omnipresent

Question 8

Symbol of judaism

Answer 8

Star of David

Question 9

What is the most important part of a synagogue

Answer 9

The ark as this is where the Torah scrolls are held

Question 10

Differences between orthodox and reform services

Answer 10

-Orthodox carry out daily services whilst the reform church doesn’t
-Orthodox services are longer than reform

Question 11

What 4 things dies a synogogue provide space for

Answer 11

Prayer
Charity work
Study
Socialising

Question 12

Types of Jewish prayers

Answer 12

Amidah
Shema

Question 13

How many blessings are in the amidah

Answer 13

18 -first 3 bless god, middle 13 blessings are prayers and the last 3 thank God

Question 14

How do Jews worship at home

Answer 14

-Fix a mezuzah (small box containing verses from the Torah) to a doorpost outside their house

Question 15

What is the Talmud

Answer 15

Explanation of Torah written by rabbis over a period of time

Question 16

How do the family prepare for shabbat

Answer 16

The house is cleaned
The food is prepared
The family washes and changes into smart clothes

Question 17

What items are put on the table during shabbat

Answer 17

Wine or grape juice
Challah bread
Best cutlery and crockey

Question 18

What do the two loaves if bread represent

Answer 18

The two portions of manna God provided the Israelites on shabbat when they were in the desert

Question 19

What happens in the naming ceremony

Answer 19

On the first shabbat after the birth of a girl, the girls name is announced after the father recites the torah blessings

Question 20

What is brit milah

Answer 20

Happens 8 days after the son is born and it is the removal of foreskin from the penis

Question 21

What is the redemption of the first born son

Answer 21

Takes place 31 days after the birth of a first born baby boy and is when they recieve 5 silver coins

Question 22

Where and when do weddings take place

Answer 22

In a synogogue or hotel on any day other than shabbat or a festival

Question 23

What are the two stages of Jewish marriage

Answer 23

Step 1- the betrothal- couple is engaged for 12 months
Step 2-marriage takes place

Question 24

What does Jewish mourning aim to do

Answer 24

Show respect for the dead and to offer comfort to the loved ones

Question 25

What actions do Jews take when someone dies

Answer 25

Tear the right side of their clothes to show a hole has been torn in the fabric of their life

Question 26

What is the first period of a Jewish funeral

Answer 26

Lasts 24 hours and it is when close relatives stay with the body until burial as Jews believe the soul stays with the body until they are burried

Question 27

What is the second phase of a Jewish wedding

Answer 27

Shiva it lasts 7 days mourners stay at home and mirrors are covered as the time isn’t about them.

Question 28

What is the third period of Jewish mourning

Answer 28

Lasts 30 days and the mourners are no longer confined to be indoors however they do not attend parties or travel for pleasure

Question 29

What is the forth (final) stage of Jewish mourning

Answer 29

They continue with their normal lives for the rest of the 11 months of the year but still don’t attend parties

Question 30

What is pesach and how long does it last

Answer 30

Pesach is the celebration of passover and it lasts 8 days

Question 31

How do Jews prepare for Pesach

Answer 31

They prepared unleavened bread and children are sent to clean up any crumbs around the house

Question 32

why is pesach important

Answer 32

Is reminds the Jews that they are God’s special people

Question 33

What is Rosh Hashannah

Answer 33

Jewish new year period in late September it lasts 10 days and ends with yom kippur

Question 34

What happens during Rosh Hashannah

Answer 34

God judges the Jewish people over the last year and decides what the year ahead will be like

Question 35

What happens in the 10 days of Rosh Hashanah

Answer 35

The 10 days of Awe-10 days to say sorry

Question 36

How do Jews celebrate Rosh Hashannah

Answer 36

Special meal at home
Special prayers said
Special synagogue service

Question 37

What does it mean if food is Kosher

Answer 37

It means Jews are allowed to eat it

Question 38

What does it mean if food is trefah

Answer 38

Jews are not allowed to eat it

Question 39

Rule 1 for food to be Kosher

Answer 39

-Animal must have a split hoof or chew the cud (have multiple stomachs)
-Fish must have fins and scales
-birds or poultry must not be birds of prey

Question 40

Rule 2 for a food to be kosher

Answer 40

Meat must not be mixed with dairy

Question 41

Rule 3 for a food being kosher

Answer 41

The kitchen must be kept kosher- two sets of pots and pans etc.

Question 42

What is rule 4 for a food to be kosher

Answer 42

Animal must be healthy, must have its throat slit by a trained Jew and the blood must be drained from it