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1
Name 3 Jewish customs surrounding death
Organising all their property
Making a final confession and recite the Shema
Staying with a person while they are dying
Tearing your clothes near your heart
2
What preparations are made in Jewish homes for Pesach ?
All yeast is removed from the home recalling escaping Egypt
Cleaning the House
Making special Challah bread
Preparing gifts for the family
3
What is Trefah ?
Food which is not Kosher
Pork, shellfish, cheese and meat together, insects.
Food which Jews do not like
Food with blood in it.
4
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 in Hebrew
The Rabbi leads prayers with his back facing the community.
5
What is the Ner Tamid and what does it represent ?
The ever burning light kept burning above the ark.
The traditional food eaten at Pesach
The prayer shawl of Jewish men
Symbol of God’s eternal presence.
6
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
7
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
8
What customs surrounding forgiveness at Yom Kippur
Praying the Kiddush prayer
Eating the Seder meal together
Symbolically putting sins on a donkey into the desert
Bathing in the Mikvah, wearing white, fasting, no work
9
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
10
What are the customs of a Jewish funeral ?
Jews are usually buried as soon as possible after death
Funerals do not take place in synagogues ( Place for living)
No flowers, just stones on graves.
The Body is washed by relatives, never left alone
11
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
12
What form do daily prayers take in Orthodox synagogues ?
Prayer will happen 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon, evening
Men and women attend these prayers together.
The Shema, psalms and blessings are said.
Daily prayers are taken from the book called the siddur.
13
Where are the dietary laws found in Jewish scripture
The Talmud in more detail
Exodus
Genesis
Leviticus 11 Deuteronomy 14,
14
What is the festival of Rosh Hashanah about ?
Remembering the story of creation, especially human creation
Celebrating the winter season
Remembering the escape from slavery in Egypt
God’s judgement of each persons deed
15
What do a Rabbi and Chazzan do in the synagogue ?
Sing and lead the women in the synagogue
Preach and direct
Preach on the Torah, lead prayer and sing
Prepare for the study of the Torah
16
What is the meaning of Kiddushin ?
Betrothal, setting aside which has legal status in Judaism
Two people set the date for a marriage
Two people ask for blessing in marriage
A wedding contract ( Ketubah) is drawn up.
17
What is a Reform synagogue service like ?
The rabbi will have his back to the community.
Men and women sit together
May be in Hebrew and the hme language
The Rabbi may be a woman
18
How many times is the shofar blown for Rosh Hashanah ?
100
12
77
50
19
What happens in the final period of mourning ?
The family recover finally.
At 1 year anniversary a candle is lit, Headstone on grave
The Body is washed
Kaddish prayer is said daily
20
What do the red wine and unleavened bread of the Seder meal represent ?
Unleavened bread to recall the speed of the escape .
Redwine/blood on door post for angel of death to passover
The new wine of the kindgdom
Bread for fasting
21
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.
Hanukkah prayers
Passover prayers
22
What is the Amidah prayer ?
A prayer used in the ritual of Bar MItzvah.
3 praise, 12 intercession, 3 thanksgiving .
The standing prayer or 18 blessings
A prayer used in the ritual of marriage
23
What questions are asked at Passover meal ?
Why do we light candles ?
Why do we recline ?
Why only unleavened bread? Why bitter herbs ? Why dip twice
Why do we drink wine ?
24
What is a Bat Mitzvah ?
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+)
The girl will read from the Torah, lead part of the service.
25
What are the 3 periods of mourning in for Jews ?
The first few days, the first month and the next 6 months
The close family the family mourning and the extended family
Shiva first 7 days, Shelosim 30 days, Yahrzeit one year .
The period before the funeral, after the funeral and beyond.
26
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
27
What is the name of the wedding dance ?
Kiddush
Hora
Hurrah
Torah
28
Which books is the Talmud, oral law made up of ?
The Mishnah( Jewish oral law)
The Gemara(commentary on Mishnah)
The Torah
The Nevi im
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What happens in the synagogue ?
Festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Yom Kippur
Rites of passage such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Marriage
Shabbat , study and social gatherings, charity work.
Legal meetings
30
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
31
What is the importance of the synagogue ?
It is the place of worship of Buddhists.
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)
32
What do Jews wish each other on Sabbath ?
Keep God‘s law
Have a peaceful sabbath
Shabbat Shalom
Have a good rest
33
Why is prayer important for Jews ?
An interesting pastime
Communication with God
Strengthen community
Habit
34
What does a matchmaker do and why is this still employed by Orthodox Jews ?
To help Jews find suitable partners.
Marriage is a spiritual bond where two souls become one.
A bit like a dating agency
Help find a soul mate for each person
35
What is the symbolism of the exchange of rings at a Jewish wedding ?
A nice present for the wife
That a contract has been made that cannot be broken
That the groom has lots of money
Symbol of consecration “according to the rituals of Moses”
36
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
37
What is a talllit and what is it for ?
A prayer shawl made with a tassel(Tzitzit)to rep 613 Mitzvot
A white robe worn to symbolise purity
Worn during morning prayers reminder of obeying Gods law.
A book of sacred blessings for use in prayer
38
What is Beit K'Nesset another name for ?
Synagogue
A Jewish wedding
A Prayer at Bat Mitzvah
Dietary laws
39
What do the items on the Seder plate represent ?
Special challah bread
Roasted chicken for the feast.
Honey and apple for forgiveness
Green veg/bitter herbs/slavery. Lamb& Egg/ temple sacrifices
40
How is Shabbat celebrated at home ?
Eldest woman lights candles, covers eyes says blessing for family.
Friday evening meal, Challah bread, Kiddush wine & blessing
Bread as manna in the desert, wine joy of the sabbath.
Havdalah service sat evening. Blessing wine and sweet spices
41
Why is Yom Kippur an important festival ?
It is the holiest day on which God judges.
It is the day of Atonement when God Forgives the repentant
It remembers the exodus from Egypt
It is a family feast day
42
What is Kosher ?
Food which is permitted by Jewish law
Pork, shellfish and clams
Animals which have been killed in a specific way.
Things that are acceptable.
43
How do Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah ?
Do charity, make amends for any wrong
They pray for forgiveness
Go to work early
They blow the shofar daily to prepare for judegement
44
What are the customs of a Jewish kitchen ?
All areas are commonly used
Orthodox homes have 2 sinks & prep areas for meat and dairy.
Colour coded cutlery and crockery for meat and dairy.
All items are cleaned in same sink
45
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.
46
What are the Jewish rites of passage ?
Birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Yom Kippur, Pesach, Rosh Hashanah
Brit Milah, naming ceremonies, Redemption of the first born
Shabbat, Prayer in the synagogue and at home
47
What are the two stages of Jewish marriage ?
Engagement and marriage
Betrothal (Kiddushin) and marriage
Civil marriage and religious marriage
Choice of spouse by matchmaker and marriage
48
What is the Parochet and what does it cover ?
The face of a bride at. Jewish wedding.
The head of a Jewish man at prayer.
Food that should not be eaten
The Torah scrolls in the Ark as in the Temple.
49
What happens at a Bar Mitzvah ?
He wears his Tallit and teffillin for first time
The child is named on the first sabbath after their birth
Boy ( 13+)is called to read from the Torah at the synagogue
A couple make their marriage contract
50
What happens in Sabbath services in the synagogue ?
Reading from Torah, Shabbat welcomed like a bride.
The dietary laws are listed and learnt.
Kiddush blessing of thanksgiving for the sabbath.
A glass is crushed a symbol of wholeness.
51
How many glasses of wine are blessed during Passover and to represent what ?
4 to represent the 4 freedoms
12 to represent the tribes of Israel
One for each member of the family
7 to represent the days of creation
52
What is a tefillin and what is it for ?
Leather cap worn for prayer.
A pair of black leather boxes containing scripture
To remind Jews of concentration in prayer from the heart .
Strapped to the forehead and upper ar
53
What is the significance of Shabbat ?
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 .
A day off in the week
54
What does Beit Midrash mean ?
That the synagogue is a house of study.
The Jewish law
The custom relating to Shabbat
The canopy used in Jewish marriage
55
What happens at a naming ceremony ?
Boys are named at 8 days, announced in the synagogue
The name is chosen by the Rabbi
The name is given by the community.
Girls and boys blessed in synagogue on first sabbath.
56
What happens at the Passover Seder ?
Mother lights candles, Kiddush blessing over wine.
3 x Matzo bread, Seder plate. Youngest member asks 4 qs
Story of the escape from Egypt is told from the Haggadah
The shofar is blown to show forgiveness
57
What happens during a Jewish wedding ?
Couple may fast. Bride brought to the groom and circles him
A glass is broken to symbolise the challenge of marriage.
The couple dress in dark robes
The ceremony happens under a canopy( Chuppah) their new home
58
What happens during Sheloshim ?
Normal life but mourners do not party, cut hair, shave.
The family have a special meal together.
The Kaddish prayer is recited in the synagogue daily
For one week the family stay together
59
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
60
How long does Pesach last ?
8 days
12 days
10 days
7 days
61
What is the Mezzuzah ?
A contract used in Jewish marriage.
A cup used in Yom Kippur rituals
A small box containing a verse of scripture
Used as a prayer reminder to Jews at home to keep Gods law.
62
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
63
What are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ?
Two festivals to remember the Passover
Festivals of Jewish new year
Festivals to celebrate near Christmas time.
10 days beginning with Rosh H and end with Yom Kippur
