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Judaism Practices Flashcards

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Synagogue

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A building for Jewish pubic prayer, study and gathering

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Minyan

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A group of at least 10 adults; the minimum number of Jews required for a Jewish religious service.

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Menorah

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A many-branched candlestick that holds either seven or nine candles.

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Star of David (Mayen David)

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a symbol of Judaism said to represent the shield of King David, who ruled Israel in the 10th century.

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Shul

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What many Orthodox Jews often refer to their Synagogue as because it means school or place of study

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Bimah

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A platform in a synagogue from where the Torah is read

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Aron Hakodesh (The Ark)

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Cupboard that houses the Torah.

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Beit K’nesset

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Synagogue in Hebrew

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Torah Scrolls

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used in the ritual of Torah reading during Jewish prayers.

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Chanukah

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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem

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Ner tamid

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An eternal burning light in the Synagogue to symbolise the presence pf God.

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Cantor (Chazzan)

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person who chants worship services in the synagogue

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Tallit

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A prayer shawl which has long tassels attached to each corner. Reminds Jews they should obey Gods word everyone

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Tefillin

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Small box containing extracts of the Torah, strapped to the persons arm or forehead. Reminds Jews to stay concentrated and that prayers should come from the heart.

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Tzizit

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A long tassel attached to each corner

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Amidah

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a prayer consisting of a varying number of blessings recited while the worshippers stand.

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Shema

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A very important prayer which teaches Jews that there is only one God, and you should love him with your mind, body and soul

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Shabbat

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Most important day of Jewish holy year. A day of multiple prayer services and blessings.

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Kiddush

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a ceremony of prayer and blessing over wine, performed by the head of a Jewish household at the meal ushering in the Sabbath (on a Friday night) or a holy day, or at the lunch preceding it.

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Shabbat sevices

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Two services are held one on Friday evening and Saturday morning. There are games, music etc, and recites kiddush blessing. Torahs are dressed. At the end speaker gives sermon and leaving says Shabbat Shalmon (Peaceful Shabbat)

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Challah Bread

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special bread in Jewish cuisine, usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Sabbath and major Jewish holidays.

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Mezuzah

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A piece of decorative inscribed with specific Hebrew verses.

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Tenakh

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Are what the sacred Jewish Scriptures are known as. Consist of 24 books grouped into 3 main parts

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Torah

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Five books of Moses, form the basis of the Jewish law

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Nevi’im

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8 books that continue to trace Jewish history and expand on the laws in the Torah

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Ketuvim

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11 books that contain a collection of poetry, stories, advice historical accounts and more

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Mishnah

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The first written version of Jewish and oral law; part of the talmud.

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Naming ceremony

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Happens on shabbat after birth. Father goes forwards, announces it and recites the torah blessing

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Brit Milah

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Ceremony of circumcision. Usually done by grandfather or respected person of the synagogue.

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Circumcision

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Removal of foreskin from the penis

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Bar Mitzvah

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Celebration of boy coming of age 13. Reads the Torah and wears Tallit for the first time, and makes a small speech. Father declares son responsible for own actions p.

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Bat Mitzvah

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Celebration of girl coming of age 13. Girl reads Torah and makes speech. Followed by meal and party.

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Marriage

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Ceremony between two people expressing their eternal love for one and other. Blessing and vows are said and groom breaks glass to symbolise life and joy.

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Mourning of the dead

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Funeral takes place not in the synagogue. Service lasts 20 minutes. Then buried

Followed by 12 months of mourning

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Dietary laws

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Strict rules on what Jews can eat

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Rosh Hashanah

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Recalls the creation story of the book of genesis. Day God created humans. Weigh up the good and bad deads and judges their future for next year.

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Yom kippur

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Most important day on the Jewish calender as it is the day of judgement and when God purify sins through attoment

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Pesach

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Celebration of God setting people free from slavery and celebrated by eating a seder plate and story is told.

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