Religion Flashcards T4

Question 1

What is a Menorah?

Answer 1

A Menorah is a 7 or 9 branched candelabra that is placed on the Bihmah (raised platform) in every synagogue.

Question 2

What stories are kept in the Torah?

Answer 2

The first five scriptures of the Old Testament. It is kind of like the Hebrew Bible.

Question 3

Where is the Torah read in a Synagogue?

Answer 3

The centre of the synagogue, on a raised platform called the Bihmah

Question 4

Who leads the synagogue services?

Answer 4

The rabbi (priest) and Cantor (lead singing and prayer)

Question 5

REMEBER THE PRAYER 😉

What else will you find in a synagogue? And what are those things?

Answer 5

Ner Tamid (eternal light representing G_d), Ark (Curtain and locked cupboard containing Torah scrolls), Mezuzah (Containing Shema), prayers, Yad (To read Torah out) and Siddur.

Question 6

What is a Synagogue?

Answer 6

Is a place of community, teaching and worship. It is also called a temple and is just like a church!

Question 7

Where do the leather straps and box go from the Tefillin?

Answer 7

Non dominant bicep (for your heart 💓) and Forehead (for your mind 🧠).

Question 8

What are the Tallmud and Tanakh?

Answer 8

Traditional Jewish Prayers

Question 9

REMEBER everything ⛪

What do men where to a synagogue?

Answer 9

Kippah (small skull cap), Tallit (Prayer shawl) and Tefillin (Leather boxes)

Question 10

Women and Men can wear a… to the synagogue.

Answer 10

Tallit

Question 11

What are the two types of ways that you can Pray?

Answer 11

Personal prayer between you and G_d and Communal prayer with a group.

Question 12

When do you light the Shabbat candles and who light them?

Answer 12

18 minutes until sundown every Friday and the eldest women lights it.

Question 13

Are you allowed to drive on Shabbat?

Well then what can I do?

Answer 13

No! But you are allowed to play board games, spend time with your family and go to the synagogue.

Question 14

How long does Shabbatt last for?

Answer 14

25 hours - Friday 18 minutes before sundown until Saturday night

Question 15

Who and what do you bless during Shabbatt?

Answer 15

Children, Women, Kiddush, Challah and Candles.

Question 16

What is stored in a Mezuzah?

Answer 16

The Shema - One of the most sacred Jewish prayers

Question 17

Where is the Mezuzah kept and when do you touch it?

Answer 17

Every doorpost (Right hand side in a house) exept the toilet and bathroom and every time you walk it you touch it then kiss your hand.

Question 18

What two shapes are in the star of David? And what do they represent?

Answer 18

Triangles, The top one represents God is always above you and the bottom one shows that God watches down onto you!

Question 19

How many paragraphs does the Shema have?

Answer 19

3

Question 20

When do Jewish Men wear their Kippah?

Answer 20

Mostly, ALL THE TIME! Probably not to bed but at home, in the synagogue and in their day-to-day life.

Question 21

How many braids is the Challah braided into?

Answer 21

3…

Question 22

Where did the star of david originate?

Answer 22

King David wore a shield to war and on that shield, engraved was the star!

Question 23

What is the real Hebrew bible (old test) and how do you pronounce it?

Answer 23

Tanakh - Tah - na - kh

Question 24

think BIG 😊

Where would you find all the Jewish laws?

Answer 24

Talmud - Book of Jewish laws, history, customs and ethics (Right or wrong)!

Question 25

True or False: The cantor sings in synagogues

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Which one will you choose ❓❓❓

A parachet is…
a. A window
b. The curtain in the ark covering the Torah
c. A traditional cloth men wear
d. An item of clothing

Answer 26

B. The curtain in the ark covering the Torah scrolls.

Question 27

Why is Communal prayer important?

Answer 27

Because you come together as a community and learn about your religion, traditions you have and say sacred prayers. Some examples of theis are Church gatherings or School masses.

Question 28

If a new student came to your Jewish school not knowing Hebrew what would you first tell them about?

Answer 28

1. Shabbat
2. Synagogues
3. Shema and other important prayers
4. Mezuzahs
5. Challah bread and Kiddush cup
6. Star of David

Question 29

What is the difference between a Kippah and Humility?

Answer 29

God suggests to use both of those things wisely.

Question 30

What does the Tallit represent? Why?

You know this! I believe in you! You got it dude 😁

Answer 30

It represents Moses, the ten commandments and all the hard work you have done.

Question 31

How many laws do Jewish people have?

Answer 31

613