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Edexcel Spec A - Practices - Judaism
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Why is the Star of David used in the decoration of Synagogues ?
It represents King David the great king of Israel.
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
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What is a Bimah for ?
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
To ensure that the law is kept at Yom Kippur.
3
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presecence.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
4
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
A day off in the week.
An excuse to not work.
Keeping the law to keep the sabbath holy 7th day of rest.
The Jewish Holy day Friday sunset to sat sunset. Covenant .
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What is Kosher ?
Things that are acceptable.
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Pork, shellfish and clams
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
6
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
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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
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
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What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
A ritual to welcome in the sabbath.
A ritual at the start of marriage of welcome.
Reform Jews celebration for the coming of age of girls( 12+)
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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 a place for Muslims to worship.
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
10
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.
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What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
12
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.
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What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
Men and women sit together
The Rabbi may be a woman
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
14
What is a minyan ?
10 adults gathered to pray men and women
12 Jews gathered to pray
10 adult men over 13 gathered to pray
A gathering of Jews to pray
15
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
16
What is the Aron Hakodesh and what is its significance ?
The place where the Rabbi preaches
The ark, where the Torah scrolls are kept As the first Ark
The entrance to the synagogue
The holiest pace in the synagogue
17
How do Jews worship at home ?
Daily prayer 3 times a day
Doing their chores in the home
Study of the Talmud, the oral law.
Study of the Tenakh, the written law
18
What is the Amidah prayer ?
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
19
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)
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What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
21
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The custom relating to Shabbat
The Jewish law
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
22
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
Communication with God
Habit.
Strengthen community.
An interesting pastime
23
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
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What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
That the groom has lots of money
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
A nice present for the wife
25
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
All areas are commonly used
All items are cleaned in same sink
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
26
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
27
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Organising all their property
Tearing your clothes near your heart
Staying with a person while they are dying
28
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
The couple dress in dark robes
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
29
What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, marriage
Legal meetings
30
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
A couple make their marriage contract
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
31
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
The name is given by the community.
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
32
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
Two people set the date for a marriage
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
33
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Torah
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Nevi im
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What is the Mezuzah ?
A small box containing a verse of scripture
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
35
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
Exodus
Genesis
