Judaisum practices Flashcards
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What is the Jewish place of worship called?
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The synagogue.
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What does the Ner Tamid represent?
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The everlasting light showing that the Almighty is present.
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What is the Menorah?
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A 7-branched candelabrum.
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What is the Bimah?
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The platform where the Torah is read from.
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When do Shabbat services take place?
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From Friday evening to Saturday evening.
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What is the Amidah?
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A prayer said at the synagogue that requires a Minyan (10 men present).
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How often do Jews pray?
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Three times a day.
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What is the Shema?
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A declaration of faith in Judaism, often recited in prayers.
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What is the Tenakh?
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The Hebrew Bible, which includes the Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim.
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What does ‘Kosher’ mean?
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Food that is permissible for Jews to eat.
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What are some examples of non-Kosher food?
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Pork, birds of prey, and crab.
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What is forbidden regarding meat and dairy?
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They cannot be mixed.
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What is Shabbat?
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A day of rest from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
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What do Jewish families do to celebrate Shabbat at home?
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They share a meal and light candles before Shabbat begins.
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What is Rosh Hashanah?
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The Jewish New Year.
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What do Jewish people remember during Rosh Hashanah?
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The story of Creation.
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What is Yom Kippur?
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The Day of Atonement.
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What do Jews do on Yom Kippur?
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They ask for forgiveness and fast for 25 hours.
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What is Pesach?
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The Jewish Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.
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What do Jews remember during Pesach?
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When Moses set the Israelites free from Egypt.
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What is Sukkot?
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A festival remembering the 40 years spent in the desert.
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What do Jews do during Sukkot?
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They build Sukkots (huts) and eat, sleep, and pray in them for 8 days.
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What is Shavuot?
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The Harvest Festival, remembering the giving of the Law to Moses.
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What do Jews do during Shavuot?
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They decorate their homes in greenery and read the book of Ruth.
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What is Male Circumcision about?
The Covenant made with Abraham that all Jewish boys will be circumcised at 8 days old.
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Who carries out the Male Circumcision ceremony?
A Mohel carries out the ceremony.
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Who holds the baby boy during the Male Circumcision ceremony?
The Grandfather holds the baby boy.
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What happens during the Male Circumcision ceremony?
The baby is given a Jewish name.
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Why is Male Circumcision important?
It allows them to keep the promise that Almighty & Abraham made that boys would be circumcised as a way of showing that they are Jewish. It is also a time for celebration of new life and continuation of the Jewish faith.
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What is the source of authority for Male Circumcision?
SOWA: "Abraham circumcised Isaac at 8 days old as God had commanded him" (Genesis)
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What is Bar Mitzvah?
A Jewish coming of age ceremony.
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What does a Jewish boy do during his Bar Mitzvah?
He reads a verse in Hebrew from the Torah.
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What is a Minyan?
A quorum of ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.
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What does a boy wear during his Bar Mitzvah?
He wears the Tefillin containing the Shema.
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Why is Bar Mitzvah important?
It allows the boy to take responsibility for his actions and participate in synagogue services.
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What is the source of authority for Bar Mitzvah?
SOWA: "As soon as he becomes of age he brings him to the synagogue" (Midrash Hashkem)
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What is Jewish Marriage about?
The joining of man and woman in matrimony.
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What do couples do during a Jewish marriage ceremony?
They stand under a Chuppah, exchange rings, break a glass, and sign the Ketubah.
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Why is Jewish Marriage important?
It brings couples together to start a new life and allows for the promise of children, allowing the Jewish faith to continue growing.
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What is the source of authority for Jewish Marriage?
SOWA: "A man without a wife is incomplete."
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What is Aninut?
The mourning period that lasts 24 hours until burial.
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What is Shiva?
The first 7 days after someone dies, where mourners stay home and observe specific customs.
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What is Sheloshim?
The first 30 days to complete mourning rituals, during which no parties are held.
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What is Yud-bel-chodesh?
The year of mourning for a parent, during which no parties, rituals, ceremonies, or festivals are observed.
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What is Yahrzeit?
Marks a year since a loved one died, during which a candle is lit.
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Why is Jewish mourning important?
Jews are normally buried within 24 hours, wrapped in their Tallit, and plain coffins are used. It provides a chance to say goodbye to loved ones and to pray for them.
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What is the source of authority for Jewish mourning?
SOWA: "Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days." (Genesis)
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What are features of public worship in Orthodox Judaism?
Shabbat services at the synagogue, special services during festivals, daily prayer services, always said in Hebrew, and men and women sit separately.
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What are features of public worship in Reform Judaism?
Shabbat and festival services, music can be used, and women and men sit together.
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What are Amidah and Aleinu?
Central prayers in Jewish worship.
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Why is public worship important?
It creates a sense of belonging to the whole community, and Rabbis teach there is an advantage to group prayer.
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What is the source of authority for public worship?
Psalm 116: "My vows to Hashem I will pay.. In the presence of his entire people."
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What is the Tenakh?
The Tenakh is the Hebrew Bible.
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What is the Talmud?
The Talmud is a further expansion on the law, written by the rabbis.
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What are the three sections of the Tenakh?
The three sections are:
1. Torah - Law / History
2. Neviim - Prophets
3. Ketuvim - Writings
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Why are the Tenakh and Talmud important?
They help Jews live a good life by following the mitzvot and worship properly.
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What is a kosher food law regarding animals?
You may eat every animal that has a split hoof.
## Footnote
Example: Beef & Lamb are kosher, while Pork & Rabbit are not.
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What is a kosher food law regarding dairy?
You shall not boil a kid in its mother's milk.
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Example: Meat & Dairy cannot be eaten together.
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What types of fish are considered kosher?
Fish with fins and scales are kosher.
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What are examples of non-kosher foods?
Examples include Catfish, Sturgeon, Shellfish, and certain birds like Pork & Rabbit.
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What is the Siddur?
The Siddur is the prayer book that contains the prayers for each day.
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What prayers can be said if there is a minyan?
The Kaddish prayers can also be said.
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Why are prayers important?
Prayers keep God in an individual's heart and mind, bring friends and family together on Shabbat, and allow time for personal reflection.
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How many times a day is formal prayer said?
Formal prayer is said three times a day: Morning - Shacharit, Afternoon - Minchah, Evening - Arvit.
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How do Orthodox and Reform prayers differ?
Orthodox prayers are always said in Hebrew, while Reform prayers are said in English (or one's own language).
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What is the significance of teffilin and tallit in Orthodox prayer?
Males wear teffilin (black boxes) and tallit (prayer shawls) during prayer.
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What does the Shema express?
The Shema expresses belief in ONE God and the covenant with God.
## Footnote
'Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.'
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What does Amidah mean?
Amidah means the standing prayer and expresses 19 blessings and personal requests.
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Why are the Shema and Amidah important?
They praise God and express faith in Him, meeting the requirements of prayer set out by the great Rabbis.
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What is Brit Milah?
Circumcision of a baby
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Links with Abraham's covenant and shows the baby is Jewish.
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What is Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
Coming of age for 11/12 year olds
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Responsibility to follow laws.
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What is the importance of Marriage in Judaism?
Family life - mitzvah and keeping Judaism going.
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What is Shabbat?
The oldest Jewish festival, observed on Friday evening with a meal and candle lighting by women.
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What happens during Shabbat in the synagogue?
Saturday morning services, prayers, and reading from the Torah.
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What is the significance of Shabbat?
Respects the commandments.
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What is Yom Kippur?
A Jewish holiday involving a 25 hour fast and confession of sins.
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What is Shavuot?
A harvest festival where people eat dairy food.
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What is Rosh Hashanah?
The Jewish new year that remembers Moses and the 10 commandments.
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What is Sukkot?
A festival where people build little shelters to remember the days in the wilderness.
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What does Passover celebrate?
The release of Jews from slavery and includes eating the sedar meal.
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Why are festivals important in Judaism?
They help Jews connect with their past and remember their ancestors, and are important for spending time in prayer and with family.
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What is a key feature of Orthodox synagogues?
Separate seating for men and women, with only males reading and carrying the Torah.
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What is a key feature of Reform synagogues?
Men and women sit together, women can read, and there may be music.
