Public Worship

Question 1

Define Amidah. How many blessings are found in this prayer

Answer 1

Central Jewish prayer recited whilst standing and facing Jerusalem
- 19 blessings

Question 2

Give two items worn by orthodox Jewish males during public worship

Answer 2

• Tallit (prayer shawl)
• Tefillin (two black prayer boxes that contain the Shema prayer)

Question 3

What does the Talmud teach Jews about a Minyan

Answer 3

Where 10 or more orthodox males or reform people pray together and God is present

Question 4

Give two ways Jews can worship God publicly

Answer 4

• Shows the importance of worshiping others as a community
• unties Jews as the chosen people

Question 5

Give two differences between orthodox and reform services at the synagogue

Answer 5

Orthodox - men and women sit separately
- reform men and women sit together