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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Help find a soul mate for each person
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
2
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The custom relating to Shabbat
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
3
What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
4
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
A couple make their marriage contract
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
5
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
6
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Gemara
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
Mishnah
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
7
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
8
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
9
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
10
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we recline ?
11
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 small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
12
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.
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
For one month the family pray together daily
13
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
14
What is Trefah ?
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
15
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
16
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
17
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.
18
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Shabbat Shalom
Have a peaceful sabbath
Keep God‘s law
Have a good rest
19
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Preach and direct
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
20
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
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.
21
What is the new 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
22
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is a family feast day
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
23
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
24
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
25
What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
26
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
27
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.
28
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Kiddush
Hurrah
Hora
Torah
29
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is given by the community.
30
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The birth of the Jewish nation
31
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
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.
The couple dress in dark robes
32
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Habit.
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
33
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
Exodus
34
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
7 to represent the days of creation
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
One for each member of the family
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
35
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
36
What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
37
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Nevi im
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
38
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Bread for fasting
39
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
40
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.
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
41
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
42
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Jewish new year
Festival of light
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
43
How long does Pesach last ?
10 days
7 days
12 days
8 days
44
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
45
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
46
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Leather cap worn for prayer.
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
47
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
Food that should not be eaten
48
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
49
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.
50
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
51
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The holiest pace in the synagogue
52
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Special challah bread
53
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
54
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
55
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
They pray for forgiveness
Go to work early
56
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
50
12
77
100
57
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
58
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
59
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Two people set the date for a marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
60
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Two festivals to remember the Passover
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
61
What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
The family have a special meal together.
For one week the family stay together
62
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
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
A nice present for the wife
63
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
