Worship Flashcards
Do Orthodox or Reform synagogues hold daily services?
Orthodox.
How often will Reform synagogues hold services?
During Shabbat and festivals.
What language are Orthodox services?
Hebrew.
What language are Reform services?
Hebrew and the country’s native language.
Where does the person leading the service face in an Orthodox service?
With his back to the congregation, facing the ark.
Where does the person leading the service face in an Reform service?
They face the congregation most of the time.
Do men and women sit together in Orthodox or Reform services?
Reform services.
Can members arrive late to an Orthodox service?
Yes, and they can catch up at their own pace.
How does timing of Reform services differ to Orthodox services?
Services are shorter, more rigidly structured. There is a set time and worshippers are usually present at the start.
What do Jewish men and women wear during services?
Men wear skull caps and women wear scarfs/hats.
Is singing in Orthodox or Reform services accompanied?
Reform.
What do Jews wear during prayer?
Tallit, Tefillin.
What is a tallit?
A shawl made from wool/silk.
What is the significance of the tallit?
-The shawl reminds Jews that they are obeying God’s
word when they wear it.
-The tassels represent the mitzvot.
What is tefillin?
- A pair of small leather boxes containing extracts from the Torah, including some words from the Shema.
- One is fastened with leather straps to the centre of the forehead, the other is wound around the upper arm in line with the heart.
