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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
7 to represent the days of creation
One for each member of the family
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
2
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
Hanukkah prayers
General confession of sins as a community
Passover prayers
3
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
4
What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
5
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
6
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
No flowers, just stones on graves.
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
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What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
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What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Celebrating the winter season
9
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hurrah
Torah
Kiddush
Hora
10
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
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
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
11
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we recline ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
12
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
13
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
14
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
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.
15
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
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
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
16
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Preach and direct
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
17
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
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What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
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
A couple make their marriage contract
19
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
Help find a soul mate for each person
20
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.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
21
What happens during Shiva ?
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
For one month the family pray together daily
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
22
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
An excuse to not work.
23
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Eating the Seder meal together
Praying the Kiddush prayer
24
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Torah
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
25
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
That the synagogue is a house of study.
26
What is the ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
27
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
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.
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
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Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
29
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.
30
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
31
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
32
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals of Jewish new year
33
How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
12 days
8 days
10 days
34
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Making special Challah bread
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Preparing gifts for the family
35
What is a minyan ?
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
36
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
37
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
38
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
39
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
40
What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
41
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
42
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
There may be a female Rabbi
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
43
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
44
What does Pesach celebrate ?
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The birth of the Jewish nation
The Jewish new year
45
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
46
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
47
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
