Judasim Practices Flashcards
What does the star of david represent
The symbol of judaism
The Bimah
Platform in the centre of the synagogue. The torah is resd on this platform
The Menorah
Seven branched candlestick representing each day of God’s creation
How does the synagogue rpovidd space for studying
- Learn hebrew
- prepare for bar/bat mitzvah
- libary (for improving knowledge of jewish faith)
How does the synagogue provide space for prayer
- daily masses
- celebrating festivals
- hokding bar/bat mitzvahs
How does the synagogue to provide space for charity
- a place to collect money/items for the poor
- holding fundraising events
What is kippah
Jewish men cover their heads when they pray as a sign of respect for God
Tallit
Woollen shawl which shows the man is obeying God’s laws.
Each fringle (taizit) represents the 613 mizvot laws
Tefillin
Two leather boxes. One is worn on the upper left arm and the other onthe forehead. Both contains shema which shows the person loves god in their mind/heart
What items are placed on the shabbat table
Two or more candles
Best cutlery/cookery
Two loafs od challah bread
Three ways a family prepares for shabbat (day of relaxation)
- House gets cleaned
- Food gets prepared
- Family dresses upin fancy clothes
What does drinking sweet wine symbolise
Joy and celebration
What is the event brit millah
Ceremony of the male circumcision; removal of foreskin for religious reasons
What is the Tenakh
The absolute word of God. In three sections.
The Torah
The Prophets
The Writings
What do Stained glass windows represent in Jewish faith
Shows importantsymbols in jewish faith
