Keyword Quiz Jan 26 2023 ( J1-J4 ) Flashcards

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Torah

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the first five books of Moses, which form the basis of Jewish law

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Tenakh

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“the written law”, Torah (Te), Nevi’im (Na), and Ketuvim (Kh)

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Tallit

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a prayer shawl that is worn while praying

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Tefillin

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two boxes worn while praying, contain prayers inside. one by the heart and head

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Synagogue

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Jewish place of worship. “Assembly” or “Place of Assembly”

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Beit Midrash

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“House of Learning”

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Rosh Hashanah

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“head of the year”, Jewish new year and festival of repentance

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Kosher

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clean, acceptable and fit to eat

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Treyfah

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unclean, forbidden and not acceptable

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Brit Milah

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circumcision ceremony preformed 8 days after birth

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Bar Mitzvah

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“Son of the Commandments”

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Bat Chayill

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“Women of Valour”

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Shabbat

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“Day of Rest”

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Shema

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declaration of faith

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Amidah

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private prayers and blessings

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Mezuzah

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box on the door of a Jewish home with prayers

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Minyan

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group of at least 10 people who preform prayers in the synagogue

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Ketubah

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marriage contract signed by the husband and wife’s father

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Pikuach Nefesh

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obligation to save a persons life if possible

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Simchat Torah

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“rejoicing the Torah”

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Sukkot

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“tents or shelters”, feast of tabernacles

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Yad Veshem

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“a memorial and a name”, Holocaust remembrance center or memorial in Jerusalem

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Hevrash Kadishah

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“Holy Society”, prepare the body for burial

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Covenant

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an agreement or promise that requires constant commitment from both sides. Made between God and Abraham in Genesis.