Judaism - Practices Flashcards
1
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Synagogue
A
House of assembly
Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly
2
Q
Kosher
A
‘Fit’ or ‘proper’
Foods that are permitted to be eaten according to Leviticus
The purity of ritual objects such as Torah scrolls
3
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Torah
A
The five Books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy)
The holiest books of the Tenakh
4
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Shabbat
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Day of spiritual renewal and rest.
Beginning at sunset on Friday and closing at nightfall on Saturday