Terminology quiz flashcards 26/1/2023

Question 1

Define the Torah

Answer 1

The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first 5 books of the Hebrew scripture

Question 2

what is the Tenakh

Answer 2

The written law sometimes referred to as the Hebrew bible containing 3 key sections; Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim

Question 3

Shabbat

Answer 3

Day of rest

Question 4

Covenant

Answer 4

solemn promise or agreement made between 2 people/groups

Question 5

Rosh Hashanah

Answer 5

Head of the year

Question 6

Sukkot

Answer 6

The feast of tabernacles
(means tent/shelter)

Question 7

simchat Torah

Answer 7

rejoicing the Torah

Question 7

Brit Milah

Answer 7

ritual of circumcision

Question 8

Bar Mitzvah

Answer 8

Son of the commandment

Question 9

Bat Chayill

Answer 9

Women of valour

Question 10

Kosher

Answer 10

acceptable, clean

Question 11

Treyfah

Answer 11

forbidden

Question 12

Tallit

Answer 12

shawl for prayer

Question 13

synagogue

Answer 13

place of Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction

Question 14

Yad Veshem

Answer 14

Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem

Question 15

shema

Answer 15

declaration of faith

Question 16

ketubah

Answer 16

marriage contract

Question 17

Beit Midrash

Answer 17

house of learning

Question 18

amidah

Answer 18

part of service private prayers from siddur are said.

Question 19

tefillin

Answer 19

small black box which holds scrolls of verses from Torah

Question 20

mezuzah

Answer 20

piece of parchment with scripture hung on doorpost of Jewish home

Question 21

minyan

Answer 21

assembly of 10 or more men to carry out religious practises

Question 22

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 22

Jewish concept that preservation of human life overrides religious obligation

Question 23

bat mitzvah

Answer 23

daughter of commandments

Question 24

Chevra Kadisha

Answer 24

Jewish burial society who prepares bodies for burial