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Judaism: Synagogue and Worship Flashcards

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synagogue

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building where Jews meet for worship, study, social activities and charitable events

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menorah

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many-branched candlestick

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Star of David

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six-pointed star that represents King David

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minyan

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group of at least 10 adults

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Aron Hakodesh

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cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept, holiest place in the synagogue

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ner tamid

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light that is kept on at all times, sit above the Ark, symbolises God’s presence

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bimah

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raised platform from where the Torah is read

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Orthodox Judaism

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more traditional

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Reform Judaism

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more progressive

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tallit

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prayer shawl

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tefillin

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small leather boxes containing extracts from the Torah

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Amidah

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standing prayer- central prayer in Jewish worship

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Shabbat

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Jewish holy day of the week, day of rest and renewal- starts Friday sunset till Saturday sunset

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Tenakh

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main Jewish sacred text and contains written law

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Talmud

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commentary which helps Jews to put laws in the Tenakh into practice

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Torah

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5 books of Moses- form basis of Jewish law

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Nevi’im

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Prophets- 8 books which trace Jewish history and expand on the laws in the Torah

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Ketuvim

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

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Mishnah

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commentary on Torah compiled by Rabbi Judah Ha’Nasi in 200CE

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Gemara

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collection of discussions on the Mishnah, written down in 500CE

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dietary laws

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strict rules about what can and cannot be eaten, and how food should be prepared

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kosher

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food that is acceptable to eat

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trefah

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food that is unacceptable to eat

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