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Keywords pt1 Flashcards

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Synagogue

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A building for Jewish public prayer, study and gathering.

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Minyan

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A group of at least 10 adults, minimum number of Jews for a service.

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Magen David

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Star of David - symbol of Judaism often found on synagogues.

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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

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The Ark - the Holiest part of the synagogue which contains the Torah scrolls.

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Rabbi

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A Jewish religious leader and teacher.

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Ner Tamid

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Eternal light - a light that is kept burning in the synagogue above the Ark.

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Orthodox Jews

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Jews who emphasise the importance of following the laws and guidance of the Torah .

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Reform Jews

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Jews who believe the laws and guidance of the Torah can be adapted for modern times.

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Chazzan

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Cantor - one who leads prayers and chants in the synagogue.

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Tallit

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A prayer shawl.

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Tefillin

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Small Leather boxes containing extracts from the Torah strapped to the arm & forehead at prayer.

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Amidah

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The standing prayer central to Jewish worship.

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Shabbat

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Jewish holy day of rest and renewal from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday.

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Challah

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Bread used in the Shabbat meal. Often braided or platted.

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Kiddush cup

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Goblet of sweet wine used at Shabbat meal.

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Havdalah service

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The service that marks the end of Shabbat.

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Torah

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The Five books of Moses that form the LAW.

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Tenakh

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The Jewish sacred scriptures consisting of 24 books.

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Talmud

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A commentary by rabbis on the Torah consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara.

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Nevi’im

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The section of the Tenakh on the prophets.

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Ketuvim

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The writings in the Tenakh of poetry, stories, advice and history.

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Mishnah

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The first written version of the Talmud (commentary on the Torah).

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