unit 1: Judaism 2 markers

Question 1

What is meant by the term ‘orthodox’?

Answer 1

strictly follow traditional Judaism

believe the Torah is eternal and unchanging

Question 2

What is meant by the term ‘reform’?

Answer 2

embrace diversity in Jewish law

believe law is inspired by God and people can choose what to follow

Question 3

What is meant by the term ‘shema’?

Answer 3

a prayer declaring Jewish faith that is said twice a day.

states that there is only one God and is placed in the Mezuzah

Question 4

What is meant by the term ‘synagogue’?

Answer 4

house of assembly

building for Jewish people to pray, study and assemble

Question 5

What is meant by the term ‘kippah’?

Answer 5

cap worn by Jewish boys and men to show respect to God

Question 6

What is meant by the term ‘Aron hakadesh’?

Answer 6

ark containing Torah scrolls

Question 7

What is meant by the term ‘ner tamid’?

Answer 7

‘eternal light’ constantly lit to symbolize God’s presence

Question 8

What is meant by the term ‘rabbi’?

Answer 8

religious teacher and leader with the authority to make decisions of Jewish law.
often leads worship

Question 9

What is meant by the term ‘Shabbat’?

Answer 9

day of spiritual rest and renewal beginning at sunset on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday

Question 10

What is meant by the term ‘kashrut’?

Answer 10

body of Jewish law dealing with what food can and cannot be eaten and how they must be prepared

Question 11

What is meant by the term ‘kosher’?

Answer 11

foods that meet the standards of Kashrut