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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
2
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.
3
What is a Bimah for ?
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
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.
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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 at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
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What is the Mezuzah ?
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
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What is the ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
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What is Beit Knesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
9
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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What is Trefah ?
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which is not Kosher
Food with blood in it.
Food which Jews do not like
12
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
They pray for forgiveness
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
Go to work early
13
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Keep God‘s law
Have a peaceful sabbath
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
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What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
16
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
17
What is a tefillin and what is it for ?
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Leather cap worn for prayer.
18
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
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)
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
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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
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
21
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
22
What is a minyan ?
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
23
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
An excuse to not work.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
24
What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
For one week the family stay together
The family have a special meal together.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
26
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
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Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Gemara
Mishnah
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Strengthen community.
Habit.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
30
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
77
12
50
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What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals of Jewish new year
32
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
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.
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
33
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
34
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.
35
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.
36
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
37
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
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 Muslims to worship.
38
What happens during Shiva ?
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
For one month the family pray together daily
39
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
40
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
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.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
41
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
42
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
43
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The couple dress in dark robes
44
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
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What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
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
