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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
2
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Help find a soul mate for each person
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
3
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals of Jewish new year
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Two festivals to remember the Passover
4
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.
5
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A small box containing a verse of scripture
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
6
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
7
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The birth of the Jewish nation
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The Jewish new year
8
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
9
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
10
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Staying with a person while they are dying
11
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
12
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
50
100
12
77
13
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
14
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
15
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That the groom has lots of money
A nice present for the wife
16
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
17
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)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
18
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
19
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Special challah bread
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
20
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
21
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
22
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
23
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
24
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
25
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
26
What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
Food which is not Kosher
27
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
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
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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 the holiest day on which God judges.
It is a family feast day
29
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
30
What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
31
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
32
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
33
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
An excuse to not work.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
34
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Preparing gifts for the family
Making special Challah bread
Cleaning the House
35
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
7 to represent the days of creation
One for each member of the family
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
36
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
37
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It can be used in stained glass windows
It is an easy sign to represent
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
38
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
39
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Engagement and marriage
40
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.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
41
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
General confession of sins as a community
Hanukkah prayers
Passover prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
42
How long does Pesach last ?
12 days
7 days
10 days
8 days
43
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
44
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
45
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
King David
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Guests unable to come to Pesach
46
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 a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
47
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
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
A couple make their marriage contract
48
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
49
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
50
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
51
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
52
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
53
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
54
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All items are cleaned in same sink
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
55
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
