judaism practices - 3 markers Flashcards
(8 cards)
outline three purposes of prayer
To communicate with God and develop a personal relationship.
To express gratitude, repentance, or requests (e.g. in the Amidah).
To fulfil a mitzvah and show obedience to God.
outline three services that take place in the synagogue
Shabbat services, which include Torah readings and communal prayer.
Festival services such as Yom Kippur or Passover.
Daily prayer services like Shacharit (morning), Minchah (afternoon), and Ma’ariv (evening).
outline three different forms of prayer
Formal prayer, like the Amidah, said at set times.
Spontaneous/personal prayer, where individuals speak directly to God.
Group prayer in the synagogue, fulfilling communal worship duties.
outline three different jewish food laws
Only kosher animals (with split hooves and chewing cud) may be eaten.
Meat and dairy must not be cooked or eaten together.
Animals must be slaughtered in a specific way (shechita) to be koshe
outline three features of the shabbat celebration
Lighting of candles on Friday evening to mark its start.
Attending synagogue services and resting from work.
Sharing three festive meals, beginning with kiddush (blessing over wine).
outline three parts of the tenakh
Torah – the first five books of Moses, central to Jewish law.
Nevi’im – books of the Prophets.
Ketuvim – the Writings, including Psalms and Proverbs.
outline three things that happen as part of a bar mitzvah celebration
The boy is called up to read from the Torah in synagogue.
He wears tefillin during weekday morning prayers.
A celebratory meal or party is held with family and friends.
outline three ways a synagogue might be used by the jewish community
For prayer and religious services.
As a place for Jewish education and Hebrew classes.
For social events, charity collections, and community support.
