Judaism P - public acts of worship

Question 1

What is a quote that suggest public worship is important?

Answer 1

“My vows to Hashem I will pay, in the presence, now, of His entire people”

Question 2

What does public worship allow Jews to do?

Answer 2

• Unifies jews, as jews around the world follow similar services
• allows them to spend regular time in praise, request and gratitude to God

Question 3

What are the 3 types of public worship acts that take place in the synagogue?

Answer 3

1. Daily prayer services (3 times a day)
2. The Shabbat services
3. festival services

Question 4

What happens on Shabbat?

Answer 4

• amidah and aleinu prayers are expressed, praising god and there are longer sermons in the synagogue

Question 5

How are daily prayer expressed?

Answer 5

• Prayers are silent when individuals are praying alone

- Jews stand during prayers to remind them of Gods presence

Question 6

What is the Kedusha?

Answer 6

the third section of all Amidah recitations

Question 7

What is the Siddur?

Answer 7

Book of daily prayers

Question 8

What elements are expressed during prayers?

Answer 8

1, Thanksgiving

2. Prayers of praise
3. Prayers that ask for things