Worship In The Home Flashcards
What is the Jewish home seen to be?
The home is seen as holy safe space for people where they can pray, celebrate and feel shekinah
Shema prayer in homes
Jews will pray the most important prayer in their religion 2 times a day so they are always thinking about worshipping one god.
The mezuzah is a small scroll of parchement in a decorative case with the shema prayer written on it and are attached to doorposts - jewish people will touch the mezuzah to remind them of their faith in one god and how this influencies their actions by mitzvot rules.
Quote for mezuzah
“Inscribe them on the doorposts of your house”
Preparing and celebrating for festivals
Many festivals such as pEsach are prepared for and celebrated in the home
Each week Shabbat is remember and celebrated in the home reflecting the commandment to remember and keep the seventh day.
Keeping kosher
Obeying jewish laws regarding what are the fit and proper things to eat and actions to take
Jewish values
The one is where children learn about what is important in life: the value of justice is often shown through charity collections in a Pushke box
What ways do Jews prepare for Shabbat?
Orthodox Jews will not work during Shabbat.
Preparation for Saturday meals must be done prior : food needs to be brought to the table laid
The family needs to be home before the candles are lit to bring the presence of shabbat in the home
What happens during shabbat?
Jews will not work unless its pikuach nefesh.
The woman of the family lights two candles tor= bring the presence of shabbat into the home
There will be a blessing over the Charlotte and kiddish prayer recited over a cup of wine
On saturday many go to synagogue, At sunset a havdallah candle is lit to symbolise the distinction between shabbat and the rest of the week.
A glass of wine is passed around and a spice box is sniffed to symbolise the hope of a sweet week
Why is shabbat important?
Keeping shabbat obeys the mitzvah “to remember” and to “keep it holy”
It’s remembers as a celebration of God’s creation
It’s often seen as a gift from gof when weekday worries can be forgotten and families can be together.
