Religion Flashcards T4
What is a Menorah?
A Menorah is a 7 or 9 branched candelabra that is placed on the Bihmah (raised platform) in every synagogue.
What stories are kept in the Torah?
The first five scriptures of the Old Testament. It is kind of like the Hebrew Bible.
Where is the Torah read in a Synagogue?
The centre of the synagogue, on a raised platform called the Bihmah
Who leads the synagogue services?
The rabbi (priest) and Cantor (lead singing and prayer)
REMEBER THE PRAYER 😉
What else will you find in a synagogue? And what are those things?
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.
What is a Synagogue?
Is a place of community, teaching and worship. It is also called a temple and is just like a church!
Where do the leather straps and box go from the Tefillin?
Non dominant bicep (for your heart 💓) and Forehead (for your mind 🧠).
What are the Tallmud and Tanakh?
Traditional Jewish Prayers
REMEBER everything ⛪
What do men where to a synagogue?
Kippah (small skull cap), Tallit (Prayer shawl) and Tefillin (Leather boxes)
Women and Men can wear a… to the synagogue.
Tallit
What are the two types of ways that you can Pray?
Personal prayer between you and G_d and Communal prayer with a group.
When do you light the Shabbat candles and who light them?
18 minutes until sundown every Friday and the eldest women lights it.
Are you allowed to drive on Shabbat?
Well then what can I do?
No! But you are allowed to play board games, spend time with your family and go to the synagogue.
How long does Shabbatt last for?
25 hours - Friday 18 minutes before sundown until Saturday night
Who and what do you bless during Shabbatt?
Children, Women, Kiddush, Challah and Candles.
What is stored in a Mezuzah?
The Shema - One of the most sacred Jewish prayers
Where is the Mezuzah kept and when do you touch it?
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.
What two shapes are in the star of David? And what do they represent?
Triangles, The top one represents God is always above you and the bottom one shows that God watches down onto you!
How many paragraphs does the Shema have?
3
When do Jewish Men wear their Kippah?
Mostly, ALL THE TIME! Probably not to bed but at home, in the synagogue and in their day-to-day life.
How many braids is the Challah braided into?
3…
Where did the star of david originate?
King David wore a shield to war and on that shield, engraved was the star!
What is the real Hebrew bible (old test) and how do you pronounce it?
Tanakh - Tah - na - kh
think BIG 😊
Where would you find all the Jewish laws?
Talmud - Book of Jewish laws, history, customs and ethics (Right or wrong)!
True or False: The cantor sings in synagogues
True
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
B. The curtain in the ark covering the Torah scrolls.
Why is Communal prayer important?
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.
If a new student came to your Jewish school not knowing Hebrew what would you first tell them about?
- Shabbat
- Synagogues
- Shema and other important prayers
- Mezuzahs
- Challah bread and Kiddush cup
- Star of David
What is the difference between a Kippah and Humility?
God suggests to use both of those things wisely.
What does the Tallit represent? Why?
You know this! I believe in you! You got it dude 😁
It represents Moses, the ten commandments and all the hard work you have done.
How many laws do Jewish people have?
613
