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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.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
2
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
The Gemara
Mishnah
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
3
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The couple dress in dark robes
4
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
5
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
There may be a female Rabbi
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.
6
What happens in the synagogue ?
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
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What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
8
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Guests unable to come to Pesach
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
King David
9
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The custom relating to Shabbat
That the synagogue is a house of study.
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What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
11
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do in the synagogue ?
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach and direct
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
12
How long does Pesach last ?
10 days
8 days
12 days
7 days
13
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.
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What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
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What happens at the Passover Seder ?
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
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
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What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
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 a place for Muslims to worship.
18
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
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.
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
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What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The family have a special meal together.
For one week the family stay together
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
20
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Making special Challah bread
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Cleaning the House
Preparing gifts for the family
21
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hora
Torah
Hurrah
Kiddush
22
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
23
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Eating the Seder meal together
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
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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 the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is a family feast day
25
What is a tefillin and what is it for ?
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
Leather cap worn for prayer.
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Eldest woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havdalah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Habit.
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What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
God’s forgiveness of his people
The birth of the Jewish nation
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What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Honey and apple for forgiveness
30
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
A couple make their marriage contract
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
32
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
12
100
50
77
33
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
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
34
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
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What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which is not Kosher
Food with blood in it.
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What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Two people set the date for a marriage
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What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
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What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Keep God‘s law
Have a peaceful sabbath
Have a good rest
Shabbat Shalom
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What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
Help find a soul mate for each person
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What is the Mezzuzah ?
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
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What is a minyan ?
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
A gathering of Jews to pray
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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.
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
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What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
General confession of sins as a community
Passover prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
Hanukkah prayers
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How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
45
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Festival of light
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Jewish new year
46
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It can be used in stained glass windows
It is an easy sign to represent
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
47
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 are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Festivals of Jewish new year
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
49
What happens during Shiva ?
For one month the family pray together daily
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.
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Daily prayer 3 times a day
51
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
52
What is the ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
53
What is the Amidah prayer ?
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
54
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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What is Beit K'Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Jewish wedding
56
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
Food that should not be eaten
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
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What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
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Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Organising all their property
59
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
The new wine of the kindgdom
Bread for fasting
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
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What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
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
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
61
What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
62
What is a Bimah for ?
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
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Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
