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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Festival of light
Jewish new year
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
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What is Treifah ?
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
Food which Jews do not like
3
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
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
4
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 a great king of Israel.
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
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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.
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
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What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
8
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals- Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur.
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvahs and marriages.
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
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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
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
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How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
12
50
77
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
12
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
Exodus
13
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
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How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
10 days
12 days
8 days
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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
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What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
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What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
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.
The service is in Hebrew
20
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
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What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
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What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
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
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
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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 the groom has lots of money
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
24
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
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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
Bread for fasting
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
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What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
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What is a Bimah used for ?
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.
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
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What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
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How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Go to work early
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They pray for forgiveness
30
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
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.
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What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
32
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
33
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Organising all their property
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Staying with a person while they are dying
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
34
What is the Ner 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 presence.
35
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
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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.
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Habit.
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
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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
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What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
40
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 recline ?
Why do we light candles ?
41
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
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
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What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
No flowers, just stones on graves.
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)
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What is the significance of Shabbat ?
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
A day off in the week.
An excuse to not work.
45
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
King David
Guests unable to come to Pesach
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
46
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
General confession of sins as a community
Passover prayers
Hanukkah prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
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What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Cleaning the House
Making special Challah bread
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Preparing gifts for the family
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What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
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.
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Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
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
