Judaism Vocabulary

Question 1

Commentary of ancient rabbis that elaborates on how to apply God’s Law in everyday life. “Suitcase ready info book”

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Talmud

Question 2

A ritual circumcision, sign of the covenant.

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Bris

Question 3

A mutual agreement between God and Humans

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Covenant

Question 4

7th day, Saturday is the “Day of Rest”. Friday from sundown to Saturday night.

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Sabbath

Question 5

full adult status and responsibility within the religion

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Question 6

United the tribes and slayed Goliath

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David

Question 7

The Jewish New Year. The memorial and day of judgement when God appears as king.

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 8

He built a great temple in Jerusalem

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Solomon

Question 9

Food prepared according to Jewish law.

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Kosher

Question 10

He freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

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Moses

Question 11

Commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt (Pesach).

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Passover

Question 12

Hebrew, literally means “peace”. Hello and goodbye

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Shalom

Question 13

Can be said at a wedding to congratulate someone.

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Mazel Tov

Question 14

Festival of Lights. Jewish festival to celebrate the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem.

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Hanukkah

Question 15

first five books of the Bible, containing religious, moral and social law which guides the life of a Jew

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torah

Question 16

Hebrew/Yiddish, means to life or like “cheers” during a toast.

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L’chaim

Question 17

Father of the Hebrews

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Abraham

Question 18

Reform, Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist

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4 Sects/Branches of Judaism

Question 19

Day of Atonement, holiest day of the year. Praying and fasting and abstinence.

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Yom Kippur

Question 20

Seven or nine branched candle holder used in celebration of Hanukah

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menorah

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