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Duplicate of Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel
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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
2
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
3
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
4
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presence.
5
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
6
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The birth of the Jewish nation
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
God’s forgiveness of his people
The Jewish new year
7
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Passover prayers
General confession of sins as a community
Hanukkah prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
8
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Bread for fasting
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
The new wine of the kindgdom
9
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It is an easy sign to represent
It represents King David a great king of Israel.
It can be used in stained glass windows
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
10
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The couple dress in dark robes
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
11
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 recline ?
Why do we drink wine ?
12
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
13
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
14
What is a Bimah used for ?
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
15
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.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
16
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
17
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Making special Challah bread
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Cleaning the House
Preparing gifts for the family
18
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
20
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
21
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
22
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
There may be a female Rabbi
The service is in Hebrew
23
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
24
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
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)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
25
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
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Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is a family feast day
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
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What is the significance of Shabbat ?
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
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What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
29
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Festival of light
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Jewish new year
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
30
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
One for each member of the family
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
7 to represent the days of creation
31
What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
32
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
33
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
77
12
100
50
34
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvahs and marriages.
Festivals- Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur.
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
35
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
36
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Eating the Seder meal together
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
37
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They pray for forgiveness
Go to work early
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
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What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
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What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
Honey and apple for forgiveness
41
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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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
43
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
44
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
45
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
46
How long does Pesach last ?
8 days
7 days
12 days
10 days
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What is Treifah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
Food which is not Kosher
48
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
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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
