Judaism - Practices Flashcards
What is public worship?
Worship within a synagogue with a congregation.
What is the purpose of worship in a sunagogue? Give 4.
- Gives a sense of belonging, strengthening faith
- Allows for making new friends within the faith
- To take part in prayers that can only be said as a group
- Psalm suggests that Jews must worship in public and at home
Give a piece of evidence that shows Jews must worship in public and at home.
“I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people”
What is a Minyan?
The required number of adult (male) Jews needed for certain prayers to be said in the synagogue.
What is Shabbat?
The Sabbath.
Who are the rabbis?
Spiritual leaders of a Jewish community.
What is Kiddush?
A prayer said over wine to sanctify Shabbat.
What is the Sefer Torah?
The scroll of the Torah.
Define Ark.
The large cupboard at the front of the synagogue where the Torah scrolls are kept.
What is a bimah?
Raised platform in front of the Ark from which the scriptures are read.
Define sidra.
The portion of the Torah read at Shabbat morning service.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish New Year.
Define Ellul.
The final month of the Jewish year.
Define shofar.
Ram’s horn.
What is Yom Kippur?
Jewish holy day, also known as the Day of Atonement.
What is the Simchat Torah?
The festival celebrating the giving of the Torah.
Define Purim.
Jewish holy day to celebrate the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who was trying in Persia.
Give the features of Jewish public worship.
- Every friday after the welcoming of Shabbat, synagogues hold Shabbat evening prayers.
- Post-service ends the rabbi
