Judaisim Practices Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the central text of Judaism?
The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh).
True or False: Shabbat is observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Jewish dietary laws are known as _____.
Kashrut.
What is the weekly day of rest in Judaism?
Shabbat.
What is the significance of the Bar Mitzvah?
It marks the coming of age for Jewish boys at 13.
Which Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach).
True or False: Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement.
True.
What is the ritual of circumcision in Judaism called?
Brit Milah.
What do Jews light during Hanukkah?
A menorah.
What is the prayer shawl worn during prayers called?
Tallit.
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Rosh Hashanah.
Fill in the blank: The Day of Atonement is observed with _____ and prayer.
fasting.
What is the custom of placing a small box containing scripture on the doorpost called?
Mezuzah.
True or False: The Torah is read publicly during synagogue services.
True.
What does the term ‘Shalom’ mean?
Peace.
Which holiday involves the building of a temporary dwelling?
Sukkot.
What is the name of the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for girls?
Bat Mitzvah.
What is the name of the Jewish prayer for the dead?
Kaddish.
Fill in the blank: The festival of lights celebrated in December is called _____ in Hebrew.
Hanukkah.
What is the significance of the Challah bread in Jewish tradition?
It is used during Shabbat and other holidays.
True or False: Jews are allowed to work on Shabbat.
False.
