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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is given by the community.
2
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
3
Which festival do Jews remember when their ancestor wandered the desert?
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hanhanah
Pesach
Sukkot
4
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
There may be a female Rabbi
The service is in Hebrew
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
5
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
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What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
7
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
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What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The couple dress in dark robes
9
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
10
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
12
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Two people set the date for a marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
13
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
14
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
15
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
16
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
17
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
18
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
19
What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
20
What happens in the synagogue ?
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
21
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Organising all their property
Staying with a person while they are dying
22
What festival celebrates the day of atonement?
Rosh Hanhanah
Shavout
Sukkot
Yom Kippur
23
What is the Jewish New Year?
Sukkot
Pesach
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hanhanah
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What is a Bimah for ?
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
26
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Habit.
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
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What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The entrance to the synagogue
28
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
The Talmud in more detail
29
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
30
What is Kosher ?
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
31
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
32
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
34
What is the Mezuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
35
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
36
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
