Judaism

Question 1

Abraham

Answer 1

Patriarch of the religion “The father of many nations” the sign of the covenant

Question 2

Covenant

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a solemn and binding agreement between God and humanity. God agreed to love humanity and humanity agrees to love God

Question 3

Exodus

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a going out; a departure or emigration, usually a large number of people: the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

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Hanukkah

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festival of lights, occurs early winter (nov/dec), recalls the Maccabean rebellion and rededication of the Temple and the miracle of oil

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Chuppah

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canopy used over the bride and groom

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Ketubah

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a Jewish marriage contract, integral part of a traditional Jewish wedding and outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom in relation to the bride

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Kiddush

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the Father will say a Kiddush Blessing, bless the challah bread and thank God for providing the food

Question 8

Kippah

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a small cap

Question 9

Menorah

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a candelabra dating back to the days of Moses, some feel it represents the burning bush (first description found in Exodus 25)

Question 10

Messiah

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the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible

Question 11

Mezuzah

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this passage is written on paper and put in a case of wood, ceramic or metal. It is placed on every doorpost of each room

Question 12

Mitzvot/Mitzvah

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commandments

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Orthodox

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conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved

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Passover

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‘Pesach’ remembers the Jewish exodus from Egypt, the becoming a Nation and God giving the Ten Commandments

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Promise Land

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the land that was promised/given by God to Abraham and his descendants
Land of Canaan

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Prophet

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messenger of God

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Purim

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recalls how Queen Esther saved the Jews from being killed by Haman

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Rabbi

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leader of service, to become a rabbi one must undergo extensive training (teacher of Jewish law) also responsible for performing ceremonies at weddings, funerals, visiting the sick and being the community spokesperson

Question 19

Reform

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make changes in order to improve it

Question 20

Rosh Hashanah

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along with Yom Kippur are known as the ‘Days of Awe’ (Jewish New Year): deals with judgement and atonement

Question 21

Seder

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special meal eaten during Passover. The table will be set with red wine, 3 matzot bread and a seder plate. Will also be filled with symbolic foods
Vegetable dipped in salt: tears of slaves
Bitter herbs: bitterness of slavery
Charoset: apples, honey, nuts and spices
Egg and shank bone: sacrifices made in the Temple

Question 22

Shabbat

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‘sabbath’. Starts Friday sundown and lasts until Saturday sundown. A day of rest, you must not do any work during this time and must prepare the day before

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Shavuot

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feast of weeks or Pentecost, recalls the day God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (people read the book of Ruth)

Question 24

Shema

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(Deut 6:4-5) “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord, and you shall love your God with all your heart, with all your soul and all your might”

Question 25

Shofar

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an ancient musical horn typically made of a ram’s horn, used for Jewish religious purposes, In biblical times the shofar sounded the Sabbath, announced the New Moon and proclaimed the anointing of a new king

Question 26

Star of David

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‘mangen’ two inseparable triangles to show people that they cannot separate from God

Question 27

Sukkot

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feast of tabernacles, which occurs five days after Yom Kippur, celebrates the harvest and Jews living in the wilderness for 40 years

Question 28

Synagogue

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Jewish place of worship. Dates back to 560 BCE Babylonia when the Jews were living in exile (kindergarten and Hebrew classes, adult education, sports, drama and other celebrations, social welfare)

Question 29

Tallit

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prayer shawl with 613 fringes on the corners, usually white with black or blue stripes (used during morning prayers, Shabbat and on holy days)

Question 30

Talmud

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documents and commentary extended upon the Mishnah

Question 31

Tefillin

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are black leather boxes with long straps that one attaches to their left arm and forehead, inside the boxes are sacred scriptures

Question 32

TeNaK

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the Jewish Holy book

Question 33

Torah

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the law

Question 34

Tzitzit

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fringes on the corners of the tallit, are a reminder of the laws people are expected to obey

Question 35

Western Wall

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“wailing wall” the remains of Herod’s Temple destroyed by the Romans

Question 36

Yom Kippur

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‘Day of Atonement’: considered the most solemn day of the year because people reflect on their sins and ask God for forgiveness (Lev 16)