Synagogue + Jewish Clothing Flashcards
Draw the Star of David
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Where can the Star of David be found ✡️
Outside synagogues (@ entrance)
What is the Star of David?
Symbol of Judaism
What is held in the ark?
The Torah
What is the Torah
The Jewish Holy Text
How many books are in the Torah?
5 books
What is another name for the Ner Tamid
Eternal light! 💡 (the light burning represents god is present)
How many sticks does the Menorah candle have + what does it symbolise?
7 + symbolises 7 days of creation
Tells ppl that God is here
What is above the chair of Elijah ?
Ten 10 commandments
What is the Bimah
Raised platform = symbolises importance
Where the scrolls are read from
What is the pulpit
Rabbi preaches a speech/sermon here
Who sits upstairs in the gallery and who sits in the pews
Upstairs = women (in orthodox)
Pews = where congregation sits (men in orthodox)
What is the kippah
Is worn as a sign of respect to God and at any holy time (apart from swimming, sleeping and washing)
What is the tefillin? (On head)
Symbolises how you should love God with all their mind
What is the tefillin (on arm)
Symbolises how to love God with all their heart and wrapped around the arm seven times, once around the palm and finished on the middle finger - worn on the weaker hand 🖐️
