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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
2
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
3
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
Food that should not be eaten
4
What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
5
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
7
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It can be used in stained glass windows
It is an easy sign to represent
8
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Help find a soul mate for each person
A bit like a dating agency
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
To help Jews find suitable partners.
9
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
10
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
11
What is Trefah ?
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
Food with blood in it.
12
What is a Bimah for ?
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
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What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
14
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
Habit.
16
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
There may be a female Rabbi
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
The service is in Hebrew
17
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
That the groom has lots of money
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
18
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
19
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They pray for forgiveness
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Go to work early
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
20
What happens during Shiva ?
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
For one month the family pray together daily
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
21
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
22
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
23
What is the Mezzuzah ?
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
24
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
No flowers, just stones on graves.
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
Kaddish prayer is said daily
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
27
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Torah
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What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Have a good rest
Shabbat Shalom
Keep God‘s law
Have a peaceful sabbath
29
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
30
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach and direct
31
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
32
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
33
What happens in the synagogue ?
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
34
What is a minyan ?
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
A gathering of Jews to pray
35
What happens during Sheloshim ?
For one week the family stay together
The family have a special meal together.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
36
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
38
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
39
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
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 .
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
40
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
41
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
42
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people set the date for a marriage
43
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
44
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
Leather cap worn for prayer.
45
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
50
100
12
77
46
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
The couple dress in dark robes
47
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
48
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Gemara
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
Mishnah
49
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hurrah
Hora
Kiddush
Torah
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Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
