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Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel 8.1 - 8.6
Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel 8.1 - 8.6
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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
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)
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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”
3
What is Kosher ?
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
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.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
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What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
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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
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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
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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.
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
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What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
12
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Help find a soul mate for each person
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
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What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
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.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
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What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
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What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
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What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
No flowers, just stones on graves.
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
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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+)
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
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What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
A gathering of Jews to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
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What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
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What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
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
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
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What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
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Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
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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 ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
The couple dress in dark robes
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
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What is Trefah ?
Food with blood in it.
Food which is not Kosher
Food which Jews do not like
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
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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.
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What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
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What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
32
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
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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)
34
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Engagement and marriage
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What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
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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 chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
Strengthen community.
