Rites Of Passage Flashcards
1
Q
How many names do Jewish children have?
A
2 Their given name and the name they choose at a naming ceremony
2
Q
What is the ceremony for Jewish baby boys?
A
Circumcision
3
Q
What is the name of the girls’ ceremony held at 12 years?
A
Bat mitzvah
4
Q
What is the name of the boys’ ceremony held at 13?
A
Bar mitzvah
5
Q
Why do Jews tend to marry other Jews?
A
Because of shared beliefs
6
Q
Are most Jews buried or cremated at death?
A
Buried
7
Q
Why do Jewish children attend school on Sundays?
A
To learn Hebrew and Jewish history
