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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 ?
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
2
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
3
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
4
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
5
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is given by the community.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
6
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Guests unable to come to Pesach
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
King David
7
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
8
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
9
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach and direct
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
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 is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
Food that should not be eaten
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
12
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
The service is in Hebrew
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
There may be a female Rabbi
13
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
14
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
15
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Cleaning the House
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
16
What happens during Shiva ?
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
For one month the family pray together daily
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
17
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
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
18
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Two festivals to remember the Passover
19
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Staying with a person while they are dying
Organising all their property
20
What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
21
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
God’s judgement of each persons deed
22
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.
23
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Kiddush
Torah
Hora
Hurrah
24
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
A nice present for the wife
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
That the groom has lots of money
25
What is the Mezzuzah ?
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.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
26
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
27
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we recline ?
28
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
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.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
29
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
50
12
77
30
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Passover prayers
Hanukkah prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
General confession of sins as a community
31
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
Mishnah
The Gemara
32
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
33
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Synagogue
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
34
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 family recover finally.
The Body is washed
35
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is a family feast day
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
36
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
37
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.
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The couple dress in dark robes
38
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
Men and women sit together
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
39
What happens during Sheloshim ?
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.
For one week the family stay together
40
What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
41
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
42
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
43
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Festival of light
Jewish new year
44
What does Pesach celebrate ?
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
God’s forgiveness of his people
The birth of the Jewish nation
The Jewish new year
45
What is a Bimah for ?
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
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
46
How long does Pesach last ?
12 days
10 days
7 days
8 days
47
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
48
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
49
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
50
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
51
What is Kosher ?
Things that are acceptable.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
52
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
53
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
54
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
55
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
56
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
57
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
58
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Have a peaceful sabbath
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
Keep God‘s law
59
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
60
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
61
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Eating the Seder meal together
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
62
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
63
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Bread for fasting
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
The new wine of the kindgdom
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
