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1
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
2
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
3
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
The Gemara
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
Mishnah
4
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
5
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
6
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
7
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Keep God‘s law
Have a good rest
Have a peaceful sabbath
Shabbat Shalom
8
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
9
What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The family have a special meal together.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
For one week the family stay together
10
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
11
What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
12
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
13
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we recline ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we drink wine ?
14
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
7 to represent the days of creation
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
One for each member of the family
15
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
16
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is a family feast day
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
17
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Two festivals to remember the Passover
18
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
19
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Engagement and marriage
20
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hora
Kiddush
Torah
Hurrah
21
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
22
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
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.
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
23
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Hanukkah prayers
Passover prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
General confession of sins as a community
24
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
25
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Preparing gifts for the family
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Making special Challah bread
Cleaning the House
26
What is a Bimah for ?
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
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What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Jewish new year
Festival of light
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
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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
29
What is a minyan ?
A gathering of Jews to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
30
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
31
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
32
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
33
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
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.
It is an easy sign to represent
34
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
35
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
12
100
50
77
36
What is Trefah ?
Food which is not Kosher
Food which Jews do not like
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
37
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
38
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
39
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
40
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
41
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
42
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
To help Jews find suitable partners.
A bit like a dating agency
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
Help find a soul mate for each person
43
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
44
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
Food that should not be eaten
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.
45
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
46
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
47
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
Leather cap worn for prayer.
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
48
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The couple dress in dark robes
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
49
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Bread for fasting
The new wine of the kindgdom
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
50
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
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.
51
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Eating the Seder meal together
52
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
That the groom has lots of money
53
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
54
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
55
How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
12 days
8 days
10 days
56
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach and direct
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
57
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
58
What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
59
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
60
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
A couple make their marriage contract
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
61
What is the Mezzuzah ?
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
62
What happens during Shiva ?
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
For one month the family pray together daily
63
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
