Judaism Flashcards
1
Q
Who started the religion?
A
Abraham
2
Q
Do they have a holy book?
A
Yes the tohra
3
Q
What is the menorah?
A
A candelabrum with 7 candle holders.
4
Q
What does the menorah represent?
A
The burning bush that was seen by Moses
5
Q
What is the “symbol of the Jews” ?
A
The Star of David
6
Q
What does kosher mean?
A
Fit for Jewish use
7
Q
What does treyfah mean?
A
Not fit for Jewish use
8
Q
What does kashrut mean?
A
Food laws
9
Q
Name 3 foods that are Kosher
A
- cow
- fish
- bird that isn’t prey
- grasshoppers
10
Q
Name 3 foods that are treyfah
A
- frog
- rabbit
- pigs
- crabs
11
Q
How old is judaism?
A
Approximately 4000 years old.
12
Q
When is Shabbat?
A
Friday evening. To Saturday night
13
Q
What happens in Shabbat?
A
Family get together and eat 3 meals in their best clothes
