8.1 Public Acts Of Worship Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the most common form of worship?
Prayer
What do most of the services involve? And why?
Reciting written prayers in the synagogue
It reminds Jews that they are part of a community
Individuals are reminded of their place within the context of other Jews
What does public worship allow?
Individuals to spend regular time in praise, request and thanks of God
Jews around the world to follow very similar services, which brings a sense of unity
What are the main public act of worship that take place within the synagogue?
Daily prayer services (3 times a day)
The Shabbat (Sabbath) services
The festival services
What is the Amidah?
Known as ‘the standing prayer’
Focuses on the gift of Shabbat and the reasons for Shabbat rather than personal need
What is daily prayers?
Can pray anywhere
Expected to pray 3 times a day
- morning (Shacharit)
-afternoon (Mincha)
- evening (Ma’ariv)
Orthodox synagogue prayers:
- usually said in Hebrew
Reform and Liberal synagogue prayers:
- Hebrew and English
Why do Jews often stand to pray?
Reminder of God’s presence
What do Jews often do when praying?
Stand
How are prayers usually said when praying alone?
In silent
What is the Siddur?
Book of daily prayers
—> which vary throughout the calendar
Means ‘order’ or ‘sequence’
Importance of synagogue services
Unites the local community in prayer and study
—> reminding them of their place within worldwide Jewish community
Provides time for the individual to offer their own prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Experience the Shekhinah
Believe that God will take action and respond to their prayers
Quote for community
“I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people” Psalm 116:12-19
What 3 elements consist of private prayer?
Thanksgiving
Prayer of praise
Prayers that ask for things
Quote for returning
“What shall i return to the Lord for all his goodness to me”
—> their way of giving back and thanking God for his goodness
What is a tefillin?
Wearing a box on your arm and forehead
—> with the Shema inside
How do Orthodox Jews perform public worship?
Men and women worship separately
What is a kippah?
A hat
How do Orthodox Jews perform public worship?
Men and women worship separately
What do Jews do repeatedly whilst praying?
Bow
What is the Torah law?
Keep the Sabbath day holy as day of rest
What does the Mishna list?
39 things not to do on the Sabbath
—> e.g. bathing, sewing
What does individual prayer allow?
Personal reflection and solitary time with God
What does daily prayer allow?
Regular prayer
Connecting in faith as a family
What does constant prayer keep?
God in an individuals heart and mind and allows spontaneous opportunity for thanksgiving
