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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
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Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Organising all their property
Staying with a person while they are dying
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
3
What is a Bimah for ?
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
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
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What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
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What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
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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 known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
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What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The family recover finally.
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Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
12
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
13
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
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.
The name is given by the community.
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What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
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What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The couple dress in dark robes
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
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What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
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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.
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
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What is the Mezuzah ?
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
20
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
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What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The Jewish law
22
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
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
23
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
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What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
There may be a female Rabbi
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
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What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Engagement and marriage
27
What is a minyan ?
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It can be used in stained glass windows
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It is an easy sign to represent
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
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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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Habit.
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
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.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
32
What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
33
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
34
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
35
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
