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J1 Flashcards

1
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What is a Synagogue? [1]

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A Jewish place of worship, the word has Greek origins, it means assembly or place of assembly.

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What is the Ark? [2]

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  • A cupboard at the front of the Synagogue.
  • Contains the Torah scrolls
  • Most important part of the Synagogue because it contains the scrolls.
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What is the Ner Tamid? [2]

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  • It means Eternal Light
  • It’s at the front, over the doors of the ark that is always burning in the Synagogue.
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What is the Bimah? [2]

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  • It’s a reading desk which the Torah is read on.
  • In the middle of the Synagogue so everyone can hear.
  • Generally on raised platform.
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What are the Torah Scrolls? Give some facts. [3]

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  • In HEBREW
  • Written by hand and made naturally
  • Wrapped in a mantle (cloth)
  • Sefer Torah = Hebrew name
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In what shape were the roller handles and why? [2]

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  • Pomegranates (rimonim)
  • Pomegranates were believed to have 613 seeds which = the 613 commandments for thr Torah.
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What is the Yad? [2]

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  • It’s a pointer which the Rabbi will read the Torah with.
  • This is so the ink doesn’t get damaged/smudged by sweaty/greasy fingers
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In which direction is Hebrew read in? [1]

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Right to left

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What is a Rabbi? [1]

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  • Rabbi means teacher
  • Name given to the person who teaches the Torah
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What is the Hebrew name for ‘House of Gathering’? [1]

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Beit Knesset

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What is the Hebrew name for ‘House of Learning’? [1]

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Beit Midrash

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What is the Hebrew name for ‘House of Prayer’? [1]

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Beit Tefilah

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What is the Amud/Lectern? [1]

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  • Small reading desk where the Rabbi puts their notes on
  • Seperate to the Bimah
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Name 3 rooms a synagogue might have to facilitate the community gathering together [3]

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-Kitchen(s) (Orthodox have 2 kitchens - women and men have separate kitchens)
-Meeting rooms
-Spaces for children

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Why is the synagogue important for Jewish community? (3)

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Community and family is greatly significant in Judaism.

  • The Synagogue acts as a community hub, a place for those who are
    part of God’s Covenant (the Jews) to gather together and pray.
  • Shows unity to God
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What is the Minyan? [2]

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  • Minimum of 10 adults
  • Prayer
17
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What happens if there aren’t 10 adults? [1]

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The prayer does NOT happen

18
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Name 4 events that are held in the synagogue [4]

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-Weekly Shabbat services
-Pesach
-Yom Kippur
-Bar/Bat Mitzvah

19
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Where do children learn Hebrew and why do children learn Hebrew?

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-Synagogue
-To be able to read the Torah for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah

20
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What does it mean when it says ‘The synagogue acts as a community hub’? [1]

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The synagogue acts as a place for those who are part of God’s covenant (made through key figures such as Abraham and Moses) to be together

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What is the Hazzan/Chazzan? [1]

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  • It means ‘cantor’ or ‘singer’
  • Name given to the person who leads prayers and hymns.
22
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Why do Orthodox and Conservative Jews seperate men and women? [1]

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So they can concentrate on the sermon not each other.

23
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Name 3 things the place of worship is important for [3]

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-Community and Family
-Education
-Celebrations in the religious calendar

24
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What is the barrier between men and women seating area called? [1]

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Mechitzah

25
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What is the Menorah? [2]

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  • Seven branched lampstand
  • Lit during the day and night at Temple
  • Synogogues sometimes have their own Menorah but Jews think it’s only for Temples no other buildings.
26
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What is the Hannukiah? [1]

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  • Nine branched lampstand
  • Lit during Hannukiah festival.
27
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What is the Star of David? [2]

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  • Most common Jewish symbol
  • Also called ‘Shield of David’
  • Can be outside of Synagogue to represent Jewish place of worship.
  • Can be inside for decoration.
28
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Why is the Star of David also called the Shield of David? [1]

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It was the symbol that King David had on his shield when in battle. (belief)

29
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What do Jews learn in the Synagogue? [6]

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-Children = Hebrew (to be able to read the Torah for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah
-Adults = Scriptures and Jewish History

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