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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
What is a Bimah for ?
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
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Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
The Torah
3
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
4
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year
5
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
77
12
50
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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
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How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
8
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They pray for forgiveness
Go to work early
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
9
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
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.
All areas are commonly used
10
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
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
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
11
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
Mishnah
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
The Gemara
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
12
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
13
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 white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
14
What is Kosher ?
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
15
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
16
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Help find a soul mate for each person
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
A bit like a dating agency
17
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
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
18
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
19
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
20
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
21
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
22
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish wedding
23
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
Men and women sit together
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
The Rabbi may be a woman
24
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The Body is washed
25
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
26
What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
The family have a special meal together.
For one week the family stay together
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What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
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 Muslims to worship.
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What does Pesach celebrate ?
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The birth of the Jewish nation
The Jewish new year
God’s forgiveness of his people
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What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which is not Kosher
30
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
Food that should not be eaten
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
31
What happens during Shiva ?
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
For one month the family pray together daily
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
32
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
7 to represent the days of creation
One for each member of the family
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
34
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 period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
35
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
Have a peaceful sabbath
Keep God‘s law
36
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
37
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
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Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Strengthen community.
Habit.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
39
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
40
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Hanukkah prayers
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
General confession of sins as a community
Passover prayers
41
What is a minyan ?
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
42
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
A couple make their marriage contract
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
43
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
44
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
45
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
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.
46
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we recline ?
Why do we drink wine ?
47
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
48
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is a family feast day
49
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
50
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Preach and direct
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
51
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
Genesis
The Talmud in more detail
52
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+)
53
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
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)
54
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
Staying with a person while they are dying
55
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
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.
56
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Kiddush
Torah
Hurrah
Hora
57
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Festival of light
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Jewish new year
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
58
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
59
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
60
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
61
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
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 .
Bread for fasting
62
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.
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How long does Pesach last ?
12 days
8 days
7 days
10 days
