Keyword Quiz Jan 26 2023 ( J1-J4 ) Flashcards
Torah
the first five books of Moses, which form the basis of Jewish law
Tenakh
“the written law”, Torah (Te), Nevi’im (Na), and Ketuvim (Kh)
Tallit
a prayer shawl that is worn while praying
Tefillin
two boxes worn while praying, contain prayers inside. one by the heart and head
Synagogue
Jewish place of worship. “Assembly” or “Place of Assembly”
Beit Midrash
“House of Learning”
Rosh Hashanah
“head of the year”, Jewish new year and festival of repentance
Kosher
clean, acceptable and fit to eat
Treyfah
unclean, forbidden and not acceptable
Brit Milah
circumcision ceremony preformed 8 days after birth
Bar Mitzvah
“Son of the Commandments”
Bat Chayill
“Women of Valour”
Shabbat
“Day of Rest”
Shema
declaration of faith
Amidah
private prayers and blessings