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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
2
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
3
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
There may be a female Rabbi
The service is in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
4
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
5
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
77
12
100
50
6
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
7
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
8
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
9
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
10
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
11
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
12
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.
13
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
14
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
A couple make their marriage contract
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
15
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
16
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
17
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is a family feast day
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
18
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.
19
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
20
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Two people set the date for a marriage
21
How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
12 days
10 days
8 days
22
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Eating the Seder meal together
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
23
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
24
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
25
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
26
What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
27
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
The birth of the Jewish nation
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
28
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Making special Challah bread
Cleaning the House
Preparing gifts for the family
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
29
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Organising all their property
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
30
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.
31
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
The new wine of the kindgdom
Bread for fasting
32
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Special challah bread
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
33
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Jewish new year
Festival of light
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
34
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
35
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
Help find a soul mate for each person
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
36
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
37
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Two festivals to remember the Passover
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
38
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
39
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
40
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
41
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we recline ?
42
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
43
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
44
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
King David
Guests unable to come to Pesach
45
What is a Bimah for ?
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
46
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It can be used in stained glass windows
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It is an easy sign to represent
47
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The family recover finally.
48
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Passover prayers
Hanukkah prayers
General confession of sins as a community
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
49
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
50
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
51
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
52
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
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
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
53
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
Habit.
An interesting pastime
54
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
7 to represent the days of creation
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
One for each member of the family
55
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
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.
The couple dress in dark robes
