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Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel 8.1 - 8.6
Judaism practices GCSE Edexcel 8.1 - 8.6
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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Engagement and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
2
What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food with blood in it.
3
What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
4
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That the groom has lots of money
5
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
6
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
9
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.
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What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
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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
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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What is a minyan ?
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
13
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
A day off in the week.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
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What is Kosher ?
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Doing their chores in the home
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Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Torah
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
17
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
There may be a female Rabbi
The service is in Hebrew
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
18
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Exodus
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
19
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
No flowers, just stones on graves.
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
20
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people set the date for a marriage
21
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
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.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
22
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
23
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
24
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
25
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.
Help find a soul mate for each person
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
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
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
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What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
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What is a Bimah for ?
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
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
29
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
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
30
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The couple dress in dark robes
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
31
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
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.
32
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
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 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 happens in the synagogue ?
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
Legal meetings
36
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
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What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
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.
38
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
