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Judaism: Practises Flashcards

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What is the star of david

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The symbol of judaism

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What is the ark

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Cupboard that houses the Torah scrolls – the most important feature in the synagogue

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The bimah

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Platform in the centre of the synagogue. The Torah scrolls are read from
here.

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The menorah

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A seven-branched candlestick – representing each day of God’s creation

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New tamid

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Eternal light. Always burning. It shows God is always present

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Stained glass windows

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Show important symbols of faith

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The gallery

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In Orthodox synagogues the seating area upstairs is just for women.

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Worshipping in a synagogue (orthodox)

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Daily services
• Services in Hebrew
• Rabbi has his back to
the congregation
• Men & women sit
separately
• Congregation may arrive
late
• Men always cover their
heads
• Singing is unaccompanied
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Worshipping in a synagogue

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Services only on Shabbat & festivals (not daily)
• Services in Hebrew and English
• Rabbi faces congregation
• Men & women sit together
• Shorter, structured services
• Most men wear a kippah (and some women)
• Singing is accompanied by music
• Women perform all rituals ... can
be a rabbi, publicly read the Torah etc
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Importance of prayer

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• Daily services • Celebration of
festivals
• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,
marriages etc.

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Importance of study

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Learn Hebrew (used in prayer)
• Prepare for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Library to improve knowledge of Jewish faith

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Importance of charity

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  • Place to collect money/items for the poor

* Holds fundraising events e.g. for World Jewish Relief/natural disasters

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Importance of socialising

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  • Youth clubs
  • Senior citizen clubs
  • Music and drama groups • Sports groups
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What is the kippah

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All Jewish men cover their heads when they pray as a sign of respect for God.

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What is the talit

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Woollen shawl. Shows the man is obeying God’s laws because each fringe (tzitzit) symbolises one of the 613 mitzvot given by God.

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What is the tefillin

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Two leather boxes. One is worn on the upper left arm and the other on the forehead. Each contains the Shema and wearing them shows that the person loves God with their heart and mind.

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What is a minyan

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Orthodox Jews pray three times a day - morning, afternoon and evening
• A minimum of ten adult males are required (Orthodox)
• Or a minimum of ten men and women (Reform tradition)

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Format of jewish prayer services

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1) opening prayers
2) shema
3) amidah
4) final prayers

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What is the amidah

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The Amidah is the central prayer of Jewish worship. Prayed in silence while standing and facing Jerusalem. Includes a series of blessings and thanksgiving.

20
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What is the importance of prayers

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Communicate with God
• Become closer to God
• Focus your heart, mind and soul on God
• Strengthen the sense of Jewish community

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What is shabbat

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The Jewish holy day – Sabbath. From sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday every week

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Shabbat in the sunagogue

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  1. Every Friday evening there is a prayer service in the synagogue – often family friendly - stories, games, music
  2. A further service in the synagogue on Saturday morning includes a reading from the Torah.
  3. While the Torah is being read the congregation stand to remind them that the Israelites stood at the bottom of Mount Sinai when Moses returned with the Ten Commandments.
  4. The Torah scrolls are then paraded around the synagogue – giving people the opportunity to be close to God’s word.
  5. Many touch the Torah with their tzitzit (tassels on their tallit) and then touch their lips – showing that God’s words should be on their lips.
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Shabbat in the home

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The house and meal are prepared - clean clothes.
• Wine and two loaves of challah bread are placed on the table
• A female member of the family lights two candles before sunset
• She then welcomes in Shabbat by waving her arms around the candles and covers her eyes to say a blessing and prayer
• Many go to the evening service in the synagogue (see previous)
• Once home, there is a family meal - Kiddush blessings are said
• On Saturday morning the family may attend another service in the synagogue (see previous slide)
• Afterwards, time is spent as a family - Torah may be studied
• When 3 stars are seen in the sky Shabbat has finished

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Worship in the home

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Jews worship God whenever they can
• Their house reminds them to obey God’s
• The mezuzah - a small box containing verses from the Torah is fixed to a doorpost

25
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4 stages of life celebrated

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Birth
Coming of age
Marriage
Death

26
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3 ceremonie related to birth

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Naming
Brit milah
Redemption of the first born son

27
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Quote that shows brit milah

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From now on you must circumcise every baby boy when he is eight days old….this will show that there is a covenant between you and me’ (Genesis 17:12)

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