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1
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.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
2
How long does Pesach last ?
12 days
8 days
10 days
7 days
3
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Communication with God
Habit.
An interesting pastime
Strengthen community.
4
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
5
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
One for each member of the family
7 to represent the days of creation
6
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
King David
Guests unable to come to Pesach
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
7
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
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Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
The Torah
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What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Bread for fasting
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
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
It can be used in stained glass windows
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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
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What does Pesach celebrate ?
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The Jewish new year
The birth of the Jewish nation
13
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
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What is the Mezzuzah ?
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.
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
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What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
17
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
18
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Jewish wedding
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
19
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
20
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
21
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
22
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.
23
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
24
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
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What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
26
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 known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
27
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
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What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
Cleaning the House
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What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
30
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
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.
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
31
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They pray for forgiveness
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Go to work early
32
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.
33
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
77
50
100
12
34
What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
Pork, shellfish and clams
35
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.
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What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
37
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
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Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is a family feast day
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
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What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
For one week the family stay together
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
The family have a special meal together.
40
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.
41
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.
42
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
Keep God‘s law
Have a peaceful sabbath
43
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
44
What is a Bimah for ?
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
45
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
A couple make their marriage contract
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
46
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.
47
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we light candles ?
48
What is a tefllin and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
49
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Staying with a person while they are dying
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
50
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 place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
51
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
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.
There may be a female Rabbi
52
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
53
What happens during Shiva ?
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.
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
54
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
55
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
56
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.
57
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
58
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
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.
An excuse to not work.
