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AQA Jewish Practices with Pesach
AQA Jewish Practices with Pesach
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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach and direct
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
2
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
3
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
4
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The family recover finally.
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
5
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
Food that should not be eaten
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
6
What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
7
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
To help Jews find suitable partners.
8
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Torah
9
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Engagement and marriage
10
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
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
11
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
12
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
13
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
Leather cap worn for prayer.
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
14
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.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
15
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
16
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 close family the family mourning and the extended family
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
17
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
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)
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
18
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
19
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.
20
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
21
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
22
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Doing their chores in the home
23
What is Kosher ?
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
24
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we recline ?
25
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
26
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
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
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
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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.
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What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Jewish wedding
29
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
30
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
31
What happens during Shiva ?
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
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
32
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The couple dress in dark robes
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
33
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
34
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
77
12
50
100
35
What is a Bimah for ?
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
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
36
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
A couple make their marriage contract
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
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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.
38
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
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.
All items are cleaned in same sink
39
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Have a peaceful sabbath
Keep God‘s law
Have a good rest
Shabbat Shalom
40
What does Pesach celebrate ?
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The birth of the Jewish nation
The Jewish new year
God’s forgiveness of his people
41
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
42
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people set the date for a marriage
43
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Jewish new year
Festival of light
44
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
45
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
46
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Special challah bread
47
What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
A gathering of Jews to pray
48
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
49
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Preparing gifts for the family
Making special Challah bread
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
50
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hurrah
Hora
Torah
Kiddush
51
What happens during Sheloshim ?
For one week the family stay together
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
The family have a special meal together.
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
52
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
53
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)
54
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
55
How long does Pesach last ?
10 days
12 days
7 days
8 days
56
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is a family feast day
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
57
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
58
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
59
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
60
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
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.
61
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.
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
62
What is the Mezzuzah ?
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
63
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Two festivals to remember the Passover
