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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
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What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
3
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
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What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
A couple make their marriage contract
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
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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
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
6
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
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
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What is a minyan ?
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Habit.
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It can be used in stained glass windows
It is an easy sign to represent
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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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
12
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
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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 entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
14
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
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What is Trefah ?
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
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What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Two people set the date for a marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
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What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
That the synagogue is a house of study.
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
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What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
Pork, shellfish and clams
21
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
22
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
23
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
24
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
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What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
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Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
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What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
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
That the groom has lots of money
29
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
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What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
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What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
32
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
33
What is a Bimah for ?
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
34
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
35
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
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What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Synagogue
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
A Jewish wedding
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What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Engagement and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
