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1
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Keep God‘s law
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
Have a peaceful sabbath
2
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
The Talmud in more detail
Genesis
Exodus
3
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
The family recover finally.
Kaddish prayer is said daily
4
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The head of a Jewish man at prayer.
Food that should not be eaten
The face of a bride at a Jewish wedding.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
5
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
There may be a female Rabbi
The service is only in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
6
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
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.
7
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
8
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we recline ?
Why do we drink wine ?
9
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
10
What is a Bimah for ?
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
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
11
What is Trefah ?
Food which Jews do not like
Food which is not Kosher
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
12
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
13
What is a tefillin in and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
14
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is a family feast day
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
15
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
Festivals of Jewish new year and atonement
Two festivals to remember the Passover
The feast of Tabernacles
16
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The birth of the Jewish nation
The Jewish new year
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
God’s forgiveness of his people
17
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath after their birth
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
18
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Festival of light
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Jewish new year
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
19
How do Jews worship at home ?
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Doing their chores in the home
20
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
Bread for fasting
21
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
A prayer shawl made with tassels (Tzitzit)to show 613 Mitzvot
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
22
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
23
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Celebrating the winter season
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
24
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
King David
Guests unable to come to Pesach
25
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
12
77
100
50
26
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Gemara
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
Mishnah
27
What happens in the synagogue ?
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Legal meetings
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
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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.
29
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
The Jewish law
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
30
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Habit.
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
An interesting pastime
31
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
32
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
33
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
34
What does a matchmaker do and why do Orthodox Jews use them?
To help Jews find suitable partners.
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
35
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do in the synagogue ?
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach and direct
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
36
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
37
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
A couple make their marriage contract
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
38
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
39
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”
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
40
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Engagement and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
41
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
42
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Two people set the date for a marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
43
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
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
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
44
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
An excuse to not work.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
45
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
46
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
47
What is Kosher ?
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
48
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
49
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The place where the Rabbi preaches
50
What happens during Shiva ?
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
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
51
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Torah
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
52
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
53
How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
8 days
10 days
12 days
54
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)
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
No flowers, just stones on graves.
55
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
56
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Special challah bread
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Roasted chicken for the feast.
57
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Synagogue
Dietary laws
A Jewish wedding
58
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
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.
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
59
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 a place for Muslims to worship.
It is known as a Shul, or school (Orthodox)or temple(Reform)
60
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
One for each member of the family
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
7 to represent the days of creation
