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1
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we drink wine ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
2
What is a tefllin and what is it for ?
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
Leather cap worn for prayer.
3
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
A couple make their marriage contract
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
4
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That the groom has lots of money
A nice present for the wife
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
5
What happens during Sheloshim ?
For one week the family stay together
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The family have a special meal together.
6
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 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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How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
12 days
10 days
8 days
9
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
10
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
The couple dress in dark robes
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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 Trefah ?
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
Food with blood in it.
Food which is not Kosher
13
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
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What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
The new wine of the kindgdom
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Bread for fasting
15
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
77
50
100
12
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What is a Bimah for ?
The area where women sit in Ultra Orthodox synagogues
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
For preparing food to eat on the Sabbath
In synagogue a raised platform from which the Torah is read.
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What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The service is in Hebrew
There may be a female Rabbi
18
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
It is an easy sign to represent
It can be used in stained glass windows
The 2nd of the 10 commandments forbids worship of idols.
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What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Special challah bread
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Honey and apple for forgiveness
20
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
21
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
22
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Strengthen community.
Communication with God
Habit.
23
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
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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
25
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Organising all their property
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
26
What is the meaning of the festival of Pesach ?
Passover, recalling the escape from slavery in Egypt
Jewish new year
Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to desert for 40 yrs
Festival of light
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
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What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
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How do Jews worship at home ?
Doing their chores in the home
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
30
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The birth of the Jewish nation
God’s forgiveness of his people
The Jewish new year
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
31
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
32
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Genesis
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
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Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
34
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is a family feast day
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
35
What happens during Shiva ?
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.
For one month the family pray together daily
36
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
37
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The entrance to the synagogue
38
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
Dietary laws
Synagogue
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish wedding
39
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
44
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 white robe worn to symbolise purity
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
45
What is Kosher ?
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Things that are acceptable.
46
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
47
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
Cleaning the House
All yeast is removed from the home Recalling escaping Egypt
48
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
49
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
50
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
51
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
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 the place of worship of Buddhists.
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
52
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
53
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
An excuse to not work.
54
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
55
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
General confession of sins as a community
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
Passover prayers
Hanukkah prayers
56
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
7 to represent the days of creation
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
57
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
58
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
Two festivals to remember the Passover
