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1
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
That the groom has lots of money
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
2
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Go to work early
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They pray for forgiveness
3
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
God’s forgiveness of his people
The birth of the Jewish nation
4
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we recline ?
5
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do in the synagogue ?
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
Preach and direct
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
6
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
7
What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
8
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
9
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
10
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
11
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
12
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 place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
13
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
No flowers, just stones on graves.
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
14
What happens during Sheloshim ?
The family have a special meal together.
For one week the family stay together
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
15
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
16
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Kiddush
Hurrah
Hora
Torah
17
What is the Mezzuzah ?
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.
18
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
Mishnah
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
The Gemara
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
19
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
20
How long does Pesach last ?
8 days
12 days
7 days
10 days
21
What is a tefillin and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
22
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
23
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
General confession of sins as a community
Hanukkah prayers
Passover prayers
24
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
25
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Jewish new year
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Festival of light
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
26
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Have a good rest
Shabbat Shalom
Have a peaceful sabbath
Keep God‘s law
27
What is Trefah ?
Food with blood in it.
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
28
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
To help Jews find suitable partners.
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
29
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
30
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
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What happens during Shiva ?
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
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
32
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
33
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
7 to represent the days of creation
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
One for each member of the family
34
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
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
35
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
A couple make their marriage contract
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
36
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
37
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
38
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
39
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
Guests unable to come to Pesach
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
King David
40
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Eldest woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havdalah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
41
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Bread for fasting
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
The new wine of the kindgdom
42
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
43
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
44
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
A day off in the week.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
An excuse to not work.
45
What is Beit K'Nesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
46
What is a Bimah for ?
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
47
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
48
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
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
49
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is a family feast day
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
50
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The couple dress in dark robes
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
51
What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
52
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
53
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
54
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
Food that should not be eaten
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
55
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people set the date for a marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
56
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 a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
57
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals of Jewish new year
Two festivals to remember the Passover
58
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Nevi im
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
59
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
12
50
77
60
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
61
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Special challah bread
62
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.
63
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
