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