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Judaism practices section of the GCSE AQA
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1
How long does Pesach last ?
7 days
8 days
10 days
12 days
2
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
Help find a soul mate for each person
A bit like a dating agency
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
3
What is the new Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
4
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do I the synagogue ?
Preach and direct
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Prepare for the study of the Torah.
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing .
5
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
One for each member of the family
7 to represent the days of creation
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
6
What is Trefah ?
Food which is not Kosher
Food with blood in it.
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
7
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
8
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 prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
9
What is Beit K Nesset another name for ?
A Jewish wedding
Dietary laws
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Synagogue
10
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
An excuse to not work.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
A day off in the week.
11
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Hurrah
Torah
Kiddush
Hora
12
What services are held in the synagogue on Yom Kippur ?
Hanukkah prayers
Passover prayers
General confession of sins as a community
The final service includes opening the doors of the Ark.
13
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
14
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.
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
15
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
16
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
Jewish new year
Festival of light
17
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
18
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
50
12
77
19
What happens during Shiva ?
For one month the family pray together daily
Prayer at home 3 x daily Kaddish prayer of praise to God
From the day of burial family stay at home. Mirrors covered.
They do not shave , cut their hair or wear make up.
20
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Havadah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
21
What does the 5th cup of wine at passover symbolise ?
Poured out, door left open for Elijah to welcome Messiah
Guests unable to come to Pesach
King David
The restoration of the temple in Jerusalem
22
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
God’s judgement of each persons deed
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
23
What does Pesach celebrate ?
The Jewish new year
God’s forgiveness of his people
Freedom from slavery, entering the promised land, God’s law
The birth of the Jewish nation
24
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
Habit.
25
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It is a family feast day
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
26
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is given by the community.
27
Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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.
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What is Kosher ?
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Things that are acceptable.
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
29
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Festivals of Jewish new year
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
30
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The head of. Jewish man at prayer.
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
Food that should not be eaten
31
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is a place for Muslims to worship.
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.
32
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
33
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
34
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.
35
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
36
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Engagement and marriage
37
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
All areas are commonly used
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
38
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
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.
39
What happens during Sheloshim ?
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
For one week the family stay together
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The family have a special meal together.
40
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.
41
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
The custom relating to Shabbat
42
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Eating the Seder meal together
Praying the Kiddush prayer
43
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
Kaddish prayer is said daily
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
44
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The holiest pace in the synagogue
The entrance to the synagogue
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The place where the Rabbi preaches
45
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Men and Women attend these prayers together.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Prayer will happen 3 times a day.Morning, afternoon, evening
46
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Genesis
Exodus
The Talmud in more detail
47
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Special challah bread
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
Roasted chicken for the feast.
48
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Bread for fasting
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
49
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
50
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Nevi im
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
51
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
52
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Have a peaceful sabbath
Keep God‘s law
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
53
Which books make up the Tenakh ( 24 books)
The Ketuvim( writings 11 books)
Mishnah
The Gemara
The Nevi I’m (Prophets 11 books), Torah 5 books of Moses
54
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
55
What 4 questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why Bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we drink wine ?
56
What are Orthodox synagogue services like ?
The service is in Hebrew
Men and women sit separately, raised and behind a screen.
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
There may be a female Rabbi
57
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
58
What is a refill in and what is it for ?
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
Leather cap worn for prayer.
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
59
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The Rabbi may be a woman
Men and women sit together
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
60
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
Go to work early
They pray for forgiveness
61
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
62
What happens in the synagogue ?
Legal meetings
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
63
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
That the groom has lots of money
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
