Judaism Practices Flashcards
What is a kippah
A cap which is wore by men during prayer as it is out of respect for God
Why do men and women sit seperately in a synagogue
To focus on worship rather than eachother
What direction does the congregation face
Face the city of Jerusalem as that is where the temple was
What is a tallit
A towel which has 613 fringes which represents all the Jewish laws
What is the bimah
Wooden structure from where the Torah is read
What is the menorah
A candle stick with 7 branches which symbolises the days of creation
What is a Ner Tamid
An eternal lamp which symbolises God’s omnipresent
Symbol of judaism
Star of David
What is the most important part of a synagogue
The ark as this is where the Torah scrolls are held
Differences between orthodox and reform services
-Orthodox carry out daily services whilst the reform church doesn’t
-Orthodox services are longer than reform
What 4 things dies a synogogue provide space for
Prayer
Charity work
Study
Socialising
Types of Jewish prayers
Amidah
Shema
How many blessings are in the amidah
18 -first 3 bless god, middle 13 blessings are prayers and the last 3 thank God
How do Jews worship at home
-Fix a mezuzah (small box containing verses from the Torah) to a doorpost outside their house
What is the Talmud
Explanation of Torah written by rabbis over a period of time
How do the family prepare for shabbat
The house is cleaned
The food is prepared
The family washes and changes into smart clothes
What items are put on the table during shabbat
Wine or grape juice
Challah bread
Best cutlery and crockey
What do the two loaves if bread represent
The two portions of manna God provided the Israelites on shabbat when they were in the desert
What happens in the naming ceremony
On the first shabbat after the birth of a girl, the girls name is announced after the father recites the torah blessings
What is brit milah
Happens 8 days after the son is born and it is the removal of foreskin from the penis
What is the redemption of the first born son
Takes place 31 days after the birth of a first born baby boy and is when they recieve 5 silver coins
Where and when do weddings take place
In a synogogue or hotel on any day other than shabbat or a festival
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage
Step 1- the betrothal- couple is engaged for 12 months
Step 2-marriage takes place
What does Jewish mourning aim to do
Show respect for the dead and to offer comfort to the loved ones
What actions do Jews take when someone dies
Tear the right side of their clothes to show a hole has been torn in the fabric of their life
What is the first period of a Jewish funeral
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
What is the second phase of a Jewish wedding
Shiva it lasts 7 days mourners stay at home and mirrors are covered as the time isn’t about them.
What is the third period of Jewish mourning
Lasts 30 days and the mourners are no longer confined to be indoors however they do not attend parties or travel for pleasure
What is the forth (final) stage of Jewish mourning
They continue with their normal lives for the rest of the 11 months of the year but still don’t attend parties
What is pesach and how long does it last
Pesach is the celebration of passover and it lasts 8 days
How do Jews prepare for Pesach
They prepared unleavened bread and children are sent to clean up any crumbs around the house
why is pesach important
Is reminds the Jews that they are God’s special people
What is Rosh Hashannah
Jewish new year period in late September it lasts 10 days and ends with yom kippur
What happens during Rosh Hashannah
God judges the Jewish people over the last year and decides what the year ahead will be like
What happens in the 10 days of Rosh Hashanah
The 10 days of Awe-10 days to say sorry
How do Jews celebrate Rosh Hashannah
Special meal at home
Special prayers said
Special synagogue service
What does it mean if food is Kosher
It means Jews are allowed to eat it
What does it mean if food is trefah
Jews are not allowed to eat it
Rule 1 for food to be Kosher
-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
Rule 2 for a food to be kosher
Meat must not be mixed with dairy
Rule 3 for a food being kosher
The kitchen must be kept kosher- two sets of pots and pans etc.
What is rule 4 for a food to be kosher
Animal must be healthy, must have its throat slit by a trained Jew and the blood must be drained from it
