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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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1
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Celebrating the winter season
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
2
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The Body is washed
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
3
What is a minyan ?
A gathering of Jews to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
4
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Jews to gather, pray and study.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
5
How long does Pesach last ?
8 days
7 days
12 days
10 days
6
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
7
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Staying with a person while they are dying
8
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we recline ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we light candles ?
9
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 remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is a family feast day
10
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
11
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
12
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
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
No flowers, just stones on graves.
13
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
14
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
15
What is a Bimah for ?
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
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
16
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
17
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year
Two festivals to remember the Passover
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
18
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
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 .
19
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.
20
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
21
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
22
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Communication with God
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
23
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
24
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
25
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Eating the Seder meal together
26
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Special challah bread
27
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
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
The new wine of the kindgdom
28
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Torah
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
29
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
They pray for forgiveness
Go to work early
30
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people set the date for a marriage
31
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
Passover prayers
General confession of sins as a community
Hanukkah prayers
32
What is Trefah ?
Food with blood in it.
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
33
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
34
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
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
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
35
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
36
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
37
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.
38
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Festival of light
Jewish new year
39
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Guests unable to come to Pesach
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
King David
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
40
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
41
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
42
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
43
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 .
44
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
45
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
A nice present for the wife
46
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
47
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
48
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
49
What does Pesach celebrate ?
God’s forgiveness of his people
The birth of the Jewish nation
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The Jewish new year
50
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Preparing gifts for the family
Making special Challah bread
51
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
12
77
50
100
52
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
