Ritual dress Flashcards
1
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describe a tallit
A
it is a prayer shawl with a total of 613 fringes called tzitzit attached to the corners. it is white and made of wool, cotton or silk.
2
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when is a tallit worn
A
it is worn during morning prayers, shabbat and holy days
3
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importance of a tallit
A
Jews believe they are obeying the instructions in the torah by wearing the tallit
4
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describe a tefillin
A
they are black leather boxes with straps attaches that are sometimes called phylacteries
5
Q
where is the tefillin placed
A
it is placed on their arm and the other on their forehead. the second box is placed across their chest
6
Q
importance of tefillin
A
- by wearing it God’s word enters both their head and their heart
- it is commanded in the Torah hence Jews put it on
7
Q
what is a yarmulka
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it is a Jewish ritual dress; it is a small slightly rounded brimless skull cap that is worn by Jewish men.
8
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importance of the yarmulka
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- Jews believe when they wear it they are obeying instructions in the talmud
- it shows submission to God
- it acts as an outwards sign that the person is a Jew
- it shows acceptance of the 613 laws of God
