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Duplicate of Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel
Duplicate of Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel
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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
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
A nice present for the wife
That the groom has lots of money
2
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
3
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
Honey and apple for forgiveness
4
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.
5
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
6
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
7
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
8
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
9
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Organising all their property
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
10
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
11
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
12
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The custom relating to Shabbat
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
13
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
14
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
15
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
God’s forgiveness of his people
The birth of the Jewish nation
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
16
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
17
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
18
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year
Two festivals to remember the Passover
19
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Torah
20
How long does Pesach last ?
8 days
7 days
10 days
12 days
21
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 book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
22
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
12
50
100
77
23
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
Bread for fasting
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
24
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Eating the Seder meal together
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
25
What happens in the synagogue ?
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
26
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
7 to represent the days of creation
One for each member of the family
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
27
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It is an easy sign to represent
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It can be used in stained glass windows
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
28
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
29
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
30
What is a minyan ?
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
31
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
32
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They pray for forgiveness
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
Go to work early
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
33
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
34
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we recline ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we drink wine ?
35
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
To help Jews find suitable partners.
36
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
37
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish wedding
Dietary laws
Synagogue
38
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
39
What is a Bimah for ?
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
40
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
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
41
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 items are cleaned in same sink
All areas are commonly used
42
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
43
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
There may be a female Rabbi
44
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 a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
45
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.
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
46
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
47
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
48
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is a family feast day
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
49
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Jewish new year
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Festival of light
50
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The entrance to the synagogue
51
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
52
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
53
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
54
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
55
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Passover prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
General confession of sins as a community
Hanukkah prayers
