Re - Relationships , Peace And Conflict and Judaism Beliefs , Practises Flashcards
What is the Bible ?
This is a book that contains God’s word and christians beleive that he has revealed all his teachings here.
Who do the Roman catholics look to as their guidance or leader ?
The Pope, the church or the Bible.
What is the magesterium ?
Teachings that come from the Pope
What do Christians beleive about a consience as a human being ?
They believe that our consience guides us to make the right decisions and ultimatley lead us toward our God.
What is a consience also known as ?
Reason
Who created the Theology of the Body ?
Pope John Paul the second .
Why did God establish marriage ?
To bring two people together as a form of communion of persons.
What is the Theology of the Body ?
Pope John Paul II presented a view of the human body and the relationship between sexes that some people believe gives new insights into traditional Catholic thinking about sexual relationships.
What does nupital mean ?
To do with marriage .
What does communion mean ?
Sharing together
What does extramarital mean ?
Occuring outside marriage, either before marriage or with someone other than your husband or wife.
What can Extramarital sex do to sex ?
It can stop sex being a sign of total commitment and love and instead it can become a form of exploitation for personal pleasure.
What are two teachings from the Theology of the body ?
- God created human beings male and female. Both sexes have inherent dignity and value.
- Through sex, the couple show that they live for each other in mutual love and respect .
Sexual love should be ……
Marital
Unitive
Procreative
What does marital mean ?
When a man and woman get married
What is meant by unitive ?
Sex should be a unitive experience and should bring you closer together.
What is meant by procreative ?
Being open to have a baby
What is one quote that supports procreation in Genesis?
’ Male and female he created them . God blessed them and said ‘ Be fruitful and multiply ‘ .
What is another quote that supports procreation ?
’ Each and every marriage act should be open to the transmission of life ‘
What are two catholic views for sex before marriage ?
- waiting until marriage means there is no risk of sexually transmitted diseases .
- sex with someone you are not married to dvalues the sexual act.
What are two contrasting views to sex before marriage ?
- everyone has the right to have sex when they are ready
- pre marital sex is common , the catholic church should accept modern life .
What is cohabitation ?
Living together as a couple without being married.
What are two reasons why their is nothing wrong with cohabitation ?
- Cohabitation will allow couples to test whether are right for each other.
- Cohabitation will also allow couples to share their financial problems with each other .
What are two reasons against cohabitation ?
- One reason against cohabitation is that married couples are more likely to stay together meaning that the relationship is more secure.
- Another reason against cohabitation is the vows you make in marriage , which show the commitment to the public that you and your partners relationship will be more likely to endure.
What is onecatholic view on cohabitation ?
Catholic believe that cohabitation breaks the sanctity of marriage . This means that by living together casually without full commitment can make marriage sound casual too . This means that couples night take advantage of the power and important commitment in marriage .
What is a second catholic view on marriage ?
Catholics believe that marriage is about procreation and cohabitation prevents that. They believe that you are not truly unitive until procreation which is not possible in cohabitation which doesn’t have full commitment like marriage.
What are the seven conditions for a valid catholic marriage ?
. Must be consummated ( have sex )
. Must declare willingness to accept children
. Must give consent
. Must marry out of own free will
. Must be free to marry
. Must not be closely related
. The five vows must be said infront of a catholic priest .
What does the word sacrament mean ?
The lasting commitment between the man , the woman and God .
What does Exclusive mean ?
Must be faithful to each other
What does life giving mean ?
Must intend to have children
What are vows in the catholic church ?
The couple make vows to each other outlining their full commitment to one another.
Why is it essential to have a priest in the catholic ceremony ?
He represents the people of God and the church
What does consent mean in a catholic marriage ?
The bride and groom understand the responsibility they are about to accept .
What does the exchange of rings symbolise ?
It symbolises love , fidelty and commitment .
What does it mean to get married in a catholic church ?
It means that you want to get married under the eyes of God .
What is a register in marriage ?
This is a civil requirement for martiage and must be signed in order to make your marriage legal .
What is one quote that tells us once you get married in a church you can’t go back ?
“What God has joined to together , let no man seperate”
What is one teaching about the sanctity of holy life ?
Christians beleive that life should be sacred and precious . This means that human life should be respected and protected .
What is another teaching of rhe sanctity of holy life ?
Christans believe that life starts at conception. This means that life begins when the sperm has fertilized the egg . This is when life starts .
What is contraception ?
Deliberate , natural and artificial ways of preventing pregnancy .
What is a condom ?
A tube of thin latex used as barrier to prevent the sperm entering the vagina .
What is a contraceptive pill ?
This changes the hormone balance of a womans body to prevent her becoming fertile.
What is a morning after pill ?
This stops a fertilized egg planting in the womb .
Why might catholic teachings be against the morning after pill ?
Catholics might be against this because life has already started and by doing this you kill life instead of respecting it .
What is a diaphram ?
A rubber dome on a flexible ring to cover the cervix and stop the sperm meeting the egg .
What is an IUD or coil ?
This is fitted inside a womans uterus to prevent a fertilised egg attaching to the wall of the uterus.
What are the artificial uses of contraception ?
Condom , morning after pill , contraceptive pill , IUD and a diaphram .
What is the rythm method ?
Working out ‘ safe days ‘ on which a woman is not fertile and then having sex on those days .
What is the christian beleif of contraception ?
Some christians particularly Roman catholics, believe that artificial contraception is wrong .
What is the only method the catholic don’t strongly dissaprove of ?
The natural method / Rythm method
What does the catholic church believe about having sex ?
That it is ok as long as you are open to the possibility of creating life .
What are two seperate ways of contraception ?
Implants and injections , withdrawing the penis before ejaculation .
What does a secular view mean ?
A different opinion
Does the catholic church recognise divorce and accept a second marriage ?
No they do not , the first marriage in the church was under the eyes of God . This means that they are still married in the eyes of catholic church .
What is the only way a person can marry a second time ?
An annulment
What is an annulment ?
A statement by the catholic church that there wasn’t a valid marriage .
What is the wedding vow that outlines the importance of not seperating ?
” till death do us part “
What are some quotes that support marriage and not divorce or a second marriage ? ( There are three )
” Till death do us part “
“ What God has joined together let no man seperate “
“ Anyone who divorces his wife … and marries another woman commits adultery
‘Catholics should be allowed to get divorced’ give one reason
One reason for this statement is that if the marriage is broken down then the couple aren’t in a lovable relationship anymore then they should be allowed to try again and find someone new .
’ Catholics should be allowed to divorce’ give one reason against
One reason against this statement is that when a couple are married in the church they are doing it under they eyes of God . And by getting divorced the couple are going against God .
What are two services that can help support a relationship in trouble ?
Councelling and online counselling .
How does counselling help couples ?
It helps couples give more time and space to talk without arguing and to discuss how they are feeling in a comfortable enviroment .
What are 4 points at which a couple can get an annulment ?
- One partner did not take the marriage seriously
- The couple had never had sexual intercourse
- They didn’t freely enter marriage
- Refusal of accepting the gift of children
What is the name of the ideal family in the eyes of the catholic church ?
A nuclear family .
What is the nuclear family made up of ?
A mother , father and a child or children
What does the catholic church call the families in catholicism ?
The church in minature .
What are the four main tasks for a family in the eyes of the catholic church ?
Pro-creation , security , education and authority
What do families aim to do in terms of procreation for a nuclear family ?
To bring up children in the best enviorment.
What do families aim to do in terms of security for a nuclear family ?
To provide a stable, safe enviroment for children to develop.
What do families aim to do in terms of education in a nuclear family ?
Parents should try be role models who help their children understand right from wrong.
What do families aim to do in terms of authority in a nuclear family ?
Parents should balance their authority in a way that develops the child into a good person .
What is one quote that supports gender equality in the bible ?
” God created humans in his own image male and female he creates them both”.
What is one quote that supports gender inequality in the bible ?
’ Wives submit to your husbands as to the lord “ .
What is a patriachal society ?
This is where men are dominant in sociey.
Why did the attidues towards women begin to change ?
They began to change because they were found to be capable of work during the world wars .
What was the sex discrimination act in 1975 ?
This was an act that made it illegal to discriminate job applicants on the basis of gender .
What does the catholic church believe about discrimination ?
They believe that discrimination can do great damage to people as it may make them feel less of value than others .
What does this quote teach us , “ You have heard that people were told in the past , Do not commit murder; anyone who does will be brought to trial “. Matthew 5 : 21 -22
This means that anyone in an act of harm to one another need to be controlled otherwise more violence will occur .
Why is bullying a bad form of violence ?
This is because the trauma of being bullied physically in a school enviroment can cause a person to grow up to be a violent person .
Why is enotional / verbal bullying bad ?
Its bad because it lowers peoples self esteem and can lead to issues such as depression or even suicide .
Why is cyber bullying an issue ?
Young people cannot escape their bullies and they may feel like they cannot get rid of the torment .
Why is war the worst form of violence ?
War is the worst form of violence because the consequences can be extreme . For example refugees , casualties and enviormental damage .
Why is terroism a worse form of violence ?
It brings phycological trauma to survivors or just people in society who feel the tension or fear of it .
What is one teaching in the Bible that tells us to forgive one another ( it is a prayer ) ?
The lords prayer ( matthew 6:9-15)
What is justice ?
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed .
What is righteous anger ?
Anger against injustice .
What are three examples of injustice ?
Racism , sexism and bullying .
What was an aparthied ?
This was a system that divided black and white people .
What does the parable of the unforgiving servant teach us ?
It teaches us to forgive always .
What is one quote from the Bible in support of war ?
” Remove the yoke of injustice and set the opressed free “
What is one quote against the use of violence ?
“Blessed are the peacekeepers “
What are two conditions of the just war theory ?
- War must be declared by legally recognised authority .
- The intention of war must be to do good .
What is the just war theory ?
The just war theory is a list of conditions set to make sure war is for the right reasons .
What is pacifism ?
Pacifism is the idea of peace .
What are two reasons for pacifism ?
- Jesus taught that violence was wrong and therefore a christian must abide by this teaching .
- People like Martin Luther King and Ghandi have proved that it is possible to achieve change without violence .
What are two reasons against pacifism ?
- The commandment ‘ do not kill ‘ refers to do not murder not killing in a just war .
- A pacifist nation would be vunerable to harm from nations who believe in violence .
What is a nuclear war ?
War that makes use of nuclear weapons .
What does WMD stand for ?
Weapons of mass destruction
What are two examples of a small nuclear war ?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is one Catholic quote specifcally from Pope John on nuclear war ?
’ There can no be such thing as a just war in the nuclear war ‘
What does Pope benedict say about nuclear war ?
There are ‘ no victors, only victims’
What are 2 contrasting views to nuclear war ?
- Many people that nuclear weapons are necessary for defence .
- The Uk is already protected by the USA’s weapons .
How might christians respond to the issues ? Give 2 reasons
- Pray
- Vote for political parties that show concern about this issue
What is trident ?
Englands nuclear defence weapon
What are two religious responses to terrosim ?
- St Paul who said ‘ never avenge yourselves ‘
- Pope Francis and the teaching of the church are completley against the use of terror attacks .
What are two arguments in favour of torture ?
- Torture is permissible to save lives
- Torture should be used to prevent rather than punish .
What are two arguments against torture ?
- Torture violates human rights
- Torture doesn’t work
What is the role pf the Pope ?
. He leads the Vatican in prayer every week
. He brings peoples attention to to conflicts or poverty and asks them to pray for peace .
What are two examples of Catholic agencies that helps support victims of war ?
CAFOD and aid to the church in need .
What is one example of the work CAFOD is doing now or did ?
CAFOD established orphanges to rescue children in Sierra Leone .
What is one example of the work aid to the church in need do or did ?
They spent almost a milliond pounds providing shelter , blankets , medicine and food to those in Syria .
Give three examples of how Cafod help people in developing countries ?
- Helped education and homes for child soilders
- Going on walks to raise money in the uk
- Clearing rubble , shelter , access to water for the people
What are two organisations that work with the catholic church to bring respect , reconsiliation and peace ?
Paxi christi and oeace commission
What is another quote from the bible that supports peace in the world ?
‘“Agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you “
What is an example of the work Paxi christi does for peace in the world ?
They work in over 50 countries and aim to encourage people to solve disputes peacefully without violence .
What is the place where Jewish people go to worship ?
The Synagogue
What are orthodox Jews ?
They are strict Jews
What are reform Jews ?
Less practised jews
What is a Monotheistic religion ?
This means that they believe in one God
What is the Shema?
An important prayer that outlines the belief of God as one
What is Deutronomy 6 :4 - 5 in the Jewish faith ?
This is a prayer that confirms and states that their is one God and you should show loyalty and respect towards him .
What does God as one mean give 2 answers ?
- God is a single whole being .
- God is the only being who should be praised and worshipped .
How do the Reform Jews believe the world was created ?
They believe that God created the world using the Big bang . They embrace science .
How do most orthodox Jews believe the world was created ?
They believe that the world was made in six days and they reject the big bang theory .
Jews believe that God was the creator of everything and they believe that God must have created evil . What is the quote that supports this ?
’ I the lord bring prosperity and create disaster. ‘
What does ‘ God the sustainer mean ‘ ?
He provides everything in life
What is the mitzvot ?
The mitzvot is a list of rules that Jews must abide by .
How many mitzvah’s are in the mitzvot ?
613
What is a mitzvah ?
A jewish law or commandment in the mitzvot
When do Jews believe they are judged by God ?
- Rosh hashanah
- When they die
What are the three phrases that Jews give God ?
- God as one
- God as creator and sustainer
- God as lawgiver and judge
What is the jewish term for heaven ?
Gan den
What is the Sheol ?
This is seen as the place where souls can be cleansed .
What does Shekinah mean ?
Shekinah means ‘ God’s manifested glory’ or ‘ God’s divine presence’ . It refers to the presence of God on earth .
What is world jewish relief ?
This is a charity that works to ensure the key moral principles of justice, healing the world and kindness to others .
What does the word messiah mean to the Jews ?
Al eader of the jews who is expected to live on earth at some time in the future .
What is the messianic age ?
A future time of global peace when everyone will want to become even closer to God.
What are two Jewish orthadox views about the messiah ?
- They believe in every generation their is a desendant of david who could possibly be the messiah
- He will rule over humankind with kindness and justice .
What are two views that the reform jews have about the messiah ?
- They reject the idea of the messiah
- They believe in a period of time like the messianic age not a person .
What two reasons do Jews believe about the sanctity of life ?
- Life is holy and precious
- Life is created by God
What is the Talmud ?
A commentary by the rabbis on the torah .
What is the pikuach nefesh ?
The obligation to save a life even if it breaks jewish law .
What does the talmud contain ?
It contains several instances where it is permissible to break shabbat law in order to save a life. For example driving a sick or injured person to hospital .
What is monotheism?
The belief of one God
What is a covenant ?
A solemn promise
Who were the israelites ?
Followers of Abraham
Who is Abraham and what does he have to with the jewish religion ?
Abraham was a man who made a covenant with God . God asked Abraham to lead his people and show faithfulness to God that he would be a father of. In return God promises Abraham that he will be a father of all nations which meant that he would have many descendants ( the jews) and he also gives Abraham a son Isaac .
What happened at mount sinai ?
Moses led the jews out of captation in egypt and led them to safety . Whilst escapjng they rested at mount sinai , where God gave the ten commandments to him to lead the jews to the promised land .
What was the promised land called ?
Canaan
What is a kippah ?
A kippah is a covering worn by men on their heads as a sign of respect to God when praying .
Why do men and women sit seperatley sometimes in a synagogue ?
They do this to focus on God and not get distracted by the other gender .
What way do the congregation face when in a synagogue ?
They face forward , toward jerusalem .
What is a Tallit ?
A shaul with fringes that represent the 613 mitzvot .
What is a bimah?
A raised desk where the torah is read .
What is a menorah and what does it symbolise ?
A menorah is a seven sticked candlestick and it symbolises the seven days the earth was created .
What is the ner tamid and what does it symbolise ?
The ner tamid is a lamp that symbolises God’s eternal light.
What is the main symbol of judaism?
The star of david.
What is the most important part of the synagogue?
The ark , this is because the torah scrolls are held there .
What is the most important part of a jewish service ?
When the torah is read .
What is a yad ?
A stick with a hand that is used to protect the torah from getting damaged .
What is a rabbi ?
A jewish priest .
What are the tallits fringes called ?
Tzitzits.
What is the teffilin ?
The teffilin consists of two leather boxes which contain words from the shema . One of the boxes is tied onto the arm with the leather strap and the other box is tied to the head .
What is the kippah ?
A small hat that orthodox jewish men wear everyday
What are three differences between an orthodox and a reform synagogue ?
- Orthadox synagogues have men and women sit seperatley whereas in a reform synagogue they can sit together .
- Rabbis can only be men in an orthadox synagogue whereas you can be a women or a man in a reform synagogue .
- The Rabbis in an orthadox synagogue face away from the congress whereas in a reform synagogue they face toward the congress .
What do Jews do when the Torah gets close to them ?
They touch their lips because Gods words are ‘ sweet like honey ‘
What is a minyon ?
A group of 10 men needed to start a jewish service
What is a minyan ?
A group of 10 women needed to start a service
What is a minyan ?
A group of 10 women needed to start a service
What two jewish prayers are most common in a jewish service ?
Shema and Amidah
What is a mezuzah ?
A small box containing verses from the Torah fixed to a doorpost inside or outside the house .
Why do Jews need a Mezuzah ?
To show a sign of respect when the walk past it , as a reminder that God is always watching them .
Why do Jews need a Mezuzah ?
To show a sign of respect when the walk past it , as a reminder that God is always watching them .
What does the ‘T’ in tenakh stand for ?
Torah
What does the ‘T’ in tenakh stand for ?
Torah
What does the ‘n’ stand for in Tenakh ?
Nebi’im
What is the Nebi’im ?
Books about the lives and teachings of the prophets.
What does the ‘k’ in Tenakh represent ?
Ket’uim
What are three ways a jewish family prepares for Shabbat ?
- The house is cleaned
2 . The food is prepared
3 . The family changes into clean smart clothes
What are four main items placed on the shabbat table ?
- Wine or grape juice
- Challah bread
- Crockery
- Cutlery
What do two loaves of bread symbolise ?
The loaves represent the two portions of manna ( a type of food ) that God provided for the Israelites on Shabbat while they were in the wilderness .
What does drinking sweet wine symbolise on Shabbat ?
Joy and celebration
How does a Jewish family welcome Shabbat ?
A female family member lights two candles . Then she waves with her arms around the candle while saying a blessing and a prayer for the family .
What does the meal start with ?
A blessing whilst the kiddush cup is held up .
What is the bread called that is broken up during the meal ?
Challah bread
What happens on saturday morning on Shabbat ?
The family go to the synagogue then enjoy another special meal at home together .
What happens on saturday afternoon on Shabbat ?
Families spend time relaxing with one another and may study the Torah together .
How is the end of Shabbat marked by ?
The Haudalah service
What is a Bar mitzvah ?
A celebration for 13 year old boys who for jews have come of age .
What does the Bar mitzvah include ?
. A celebratory meal or a party
. He will wear the tallit for the first time , make a speech and to read the torah at the synagogue .
. His father will thank God for bringing his son to maturity and declares that he is reponsbile for his own actions .
What is a Bat mitzvah ?
A celebration for jewish girls who turn twelve .
What does the Bat mitzvah inculde ?
. The girl will read from the torah and make a speech at the synagogue .
. A celebratory meal or party
What does omnipotent mean ?
All powerful
What does omnipotent mean ?
All powerful
What does omnipresent mean ?
God is everywhere
What does omniscient mean ?
God is all knowing
What is free will ?
The ability to choose how jews want to live their lives .
What is a menorah ?
A seven sticked candlestick
Why is the synagogue important for jews ?
It is a place of prayer , study and education , social and charitable work as well as a social centre .
What is another name for the ark ?
Aron Hakodesh
What is the amidah ?
Known as the standing prayer . It is the central prayer of jewish worship .
Why is prayer so important to jews ?
Because it is vital in communicating and building a relationship with God .
Why do jews wear a tallit ?
It reminds them that they are obeying God’s word whenever they wear it .
Why do jews wear a teffilin ?
It reminds jews that during prayers their total concentration dhould be on God and the prayers should be completley from the heart .
What is Shabbat ?
Every week jews celebrate a special holy day called Shabbat . It is an opportunity to relax and temporarily forget the concenrns of everyday life and also to worship God .
When does Shabbat begin ?
Sunset each friday
When does shabbat end ?
An hour after sunset on saturday .
What is one quote to support shabbat ?
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy . Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath of the lord your god : you shall not do any work “
Exodus 20:8-10
What is Shabbat a reminder of also ?
The covenant made between God and the jewish people at mount sinai .
What do jews say when they leave the synagogue ?
Shabbat shalom
What is the term used by jews to describe the four events they celebrate during life ?
Rites of passage
What do the rites of passage include ?
Birth , coming of age , marriage and death .
What is one quote to support God’s commandment to jews on having children ?
God blessed them and God said to them, ‘Be fertile and increase, fill the earth and master it’.
Genesis 1:28
What are the three jewish rituals associated with birth ?
Naming , circumcision and the redemption of the first born son .
What does Brit milah refer to ?
Ceremony of male circumcision ; the removal of the foreskin for religious reasons.
When do baby boys have their brit milah ceremony ?
8 days after birth
When is the baby boy named in a jewish family ?
Brit milah
What does redemption of the first born son mean ?
A jewish first born son is redeemed with money
What do jews do for the redemption of the first born son ?
31 days after birth some orthdox jews give the first born son money to redeem him from temple service .
According to jewish law how many steps are there in a marriage ?
Two
What is the first stage in a jewish marriage ?
The betrothal
What is the betrothal in a jewish marriage ?
A period of time , traditionally the 12 months before the wedding ceremony , when they couple are engaged .
What is the second stage of a jewish marriage ?
The actual wedding itself
What do jews believe about marriage ?
Jews believe that marriage creates a spiritual bond between the couple so that two souls are fused to become one .
What is one quote in genesis 2 that supports jewish marriage ?
” A man should leave his father and mother and cling to his wife so the two become one flesh “
What is a chuppah ?
A canopy
What does the chuppah symbolise ?
The couples home
What are the 4 steps on the wedding day for jews ?
- The betrothal
- The marriage contract
- The marriage itself
- The wedding reception
Does the betrothal ceremony happen at the wedding pr before?
Traditionally it happens a year before but now it happens at the wedding itself
What happens at the betrothal ceremony ?
The bride joins the groom underneath the chuppah , a canopu that faces jerusalem . The bride circles the groom and the couple recite two blessings over wine and at orthadox weddings the groom places a plain ring on the brides finger. Reform couples usually exchange rings .
What is the marriage contract for orthodox jews ?
For orthodox jews this covers the duties to his wife , the conditions of inheritance upon his death, how the couple’s children will be supported and how he will provide for his wife if they get divorced
What is the marriage contract like for reform jews ?
It usually focuses on spiritual aspirations rathers than legal rights . It often describes mutual hopes for the marriage
What is the marriage contract like for reform jews ?
It usually focuses on spiritual aspirations rathers than legal rights . It often describes mutual hopes for the marriage
What happens at the marriage itself ?
A family member recites seven blessings, the rabbi makes a short speech and blesses the couple . The groom breaks a glass wrapped in cloth under his heel.
What two things does the breaking of the glass in a jewish marriage signify ?
Shows the regret for the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and to symbolise that in life there is hardship in life as well as joy . It also symbolises an end to old life and moving forwards as a couple .
What happens at the wedding reception ?
The couple send a short time together in a private room to symbolise their new status as a married couole . A wedding reception follows , which involves a special meal , music and dancing .
What does mourning mean ?
A period of time spent remebering a person who has died
What is the Shiva ?
An intense period of mourning that lasts for seven days
What is meant by the kaddish ?
A prayer said by jewish mourners that praises God and asks for peace .
What do jewish families do when a jew is nearing death ?
They visit the person and make sure someone stays with them so they do not die alone.
What does a jew do when they are about to die ?
Just before they die , the person makes a final confession and recites the Shema if they are able to do so .
What do jews do with their clothes once they hear about a close family member ?
They make a small rip in their clothes .
When jews hear of death, they say a blessing that refers to God as the true judge . What is the blessing ?
’ Blessed are you , Lord, our God, King of the Universe, the true judge’ .
What is one quote from genesis to support the views of mourning in judaism ?
’ Jacob rent his clothes, put sackcloth on his loins, and observed mourning for his son many days ‘ .
What are the six periods of mourning ?
- When the death is announced
- The first period of mourning
- The second period of mourning
- The third period of mourning
- The final period of mourning
- After the first year
What happens when the death of a jewish family member is announced ?
Jews make a small tear in the their clothes
What happens in the first period of mourning ?
Most jews are buried , usually within 24 hours . Until then jews beileve the deceased soul should be comforted and supported by family members .
What is the second period of mourning called ?
Shiva
What happens on the second period of mourning ( shiva ) ?
Shiva is an intense period of mourning that lasts for seven days. The kaddish is one of the prayers said . They do not wear wake-up shave or cut their hair; mirros are covered.
What is the kaddish ?
Prayer for the dead
What is the third period of mourning ?
This begins after shiva and lasts until 30 days after the person’s death . Normal life resumes but mourners do not listen to music, go parties, shave or cut their hair. Male mourners say the kaddish daily in the synagogue .
What is the final period of mourning ?
This lasts for eleven months . Mourners still do not attend parties .
What happens after the first year in the period of mourning for jews ?
Formal mourning ends after a year.
What happens to the dead body before a funeral before judaism ?
The body is carefully washed and wrapped in a plain linen cloth, as well as a tallit for men .
What does the funeral service include ?
Prayers , psalms , reading from scripture, and a short speech by the rabbi .
What are the dietary laws in the jewish faith ?
Rules that deal eith food permitted to be eaten, food preparation, food combinations, and the utensils and dishes coming into contact eith food .
What does kosher mean ?
Food that merts the requirments for jewish laws .
What is meant by the trefah in judaism ?
Food that jews are forbidden to eat , meand torn .
What are 3 examples of kosher food ?
Cows , fish and cheese .
What are three examples of trefah food ?
Pork , seafood without fins and scales and rodents .
How is kosher meat slaughtered ?
The animal must be healthy before slaughtered with a very sharp knife by a trained jew. The animals throat is cut and the blood is drained from the animal .
What two things are different in an orthadox kitchen ?
- There are two sinks
- They colour code their utensils, cutlery and crockery
Do jews keep meat and milk separatley ?
Yes
How is kosher meat slaughtered ?
The animal must be healthy and slaughtered with a very sharp knife by a trained jew . The animals throat is cut so that the animal does not suffer. Blood is drained from the animal .
What are the four rules from the Torah that support the rules of kosher food ?
- Jews may only eat animals that have cloven hooves and chew their own cud .
- Jews cannot mix meat and milk
- Jews should have two sets of utensils
- All animals must be killed according to jewish law .
What is one quote from deuternomy to support the laws of kosher food ?
You shall not boil a kid goat in its mother milk
Why are these food laws important to the jewish people ?
Because the Torah tells them . In order to show obedience and respect to God they follow the kosher laws.
What is Rosh hashanah ?
The jewish new year
What is Yom Kippur ?
The day of Atonement; a day of fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah .
How long is Roshashanah celebrated for ?
It lasts for 10 days
What happens during Rosh hashanah ?
. God judges the actions of jewish people over the last year .
. God decides what the year ahead will be like.
What do Jews do during Yom kippur ?
Jews try to make up for their wrong doings over the past year . This is called the Atonement
What specfic things do jews do during Yom kippur ?
. They apologise to people they have argued with
. They pray
. Do acts of charity
What two main things do jews do at home to celebrate Rosh hashanah ?
. A special meal at home
. Special prayers
What do Jews eat a Rosh hashanah ?
. Apples dipped in honey
. A fish head
. Pomegranetes
. Challah bread
What do the apples dipped in honey represent ?
They symbolise hopes for a sweet new year
What does a fish head represent during Rosh hashanah ?
To show that good deeds will grow in number just like fish heads .
What does a pomegranate represent in Rosh hashanah ?
613 seeds . To remind jews of the importance of following the mitzvot .
What does challah bread symbolise ?
To symbolise the crown of Gods kingship
What prayer is said before the meal on rosh hashanah ?
’ Blessed are you O lord our God, king of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree. May it be your will , God of our fathers, to renew us in a good and sweet year . ‘
