key terms

Question 1

Adovat Hashem

Answer 1

worship of God

Question 2

the Siddur

Answer 2

the book of daily prayers that Jews follow

Question 3

the Tenakh

Answer 3

three sections, shows how Jews used to live and how they tried to keep on the right path

Question 4

the Torah

Answer 4

first section of the Tenakh, the most sacred object in Judaism, contains the laws of Moses

Question 5

the Talmud

Answer 5

the oral tradition of Jews written down through the generations, shows how the laws should be interpreted

Question 6

kashrut

Answer 6

the food laws

Question 7

kosher

Answer 7

food fit to eat for Jews

Question 8

treifah

Answer 8

food not fit to eat for Jews

Question 9

kedusha

Answer 9

holiness, what following the kosher rules brings to Jews everyday life

Question 10

kiddush

Answer 10

the prayer of sanctification, celebrates freedom of slaves, said before shabbat meal

Question 11

modeh ani

Answer 11

prayer said when waking up to thank God for the gift of life

Question 12

Shema

Answer 12

most important prayer in Judaism, recited in morning and evening, declares belief in one God

Question 13

Amidah

Answer 13

the standing prayer, core part of every service, praise, request and thanks to God

Question 14

Tallit

Answer 14

prayer shawl with tassels as reminder of 613 mitzvot

Question 15

Tefillin

Answer 15

black boxes with leather straps, connects heart and mind to God

Question 16

Mezuzah

Answer 16

container attached to doorposts in Jewish homes containing the Shema, reminder of God’s presence

Question 17

Kaddish

Answer 17

prayer of praise

Question 18

Barkuh

Answer 18

the call to prayer at the beginning of synagogue services

Question 19

mikvah

Answer 19

ritual bath of purification for mother after birth

Question 20

Brit Milah

Answer 20

circumcision for baby boy at 8 days old, performed by mohel (religiously trained), outward sign of everlasting covenant with Abraham

Question 21

Bar Mitzvah

Answer 21

at 13, a boy becomes adult in eyes of Jews, can lead synagogue services

Question 22

Bat Mitzvah

Answer 22

at 12 (13 in Reform), girl becomes adult in eyes of Jews, learnt how to cook challah and other preparations in the home

Question 23

challah

Answer 23

plaited bread for Shabbat, girls taught how to cook it at 12/13

Question 24

Kiddushin

Answer 24

ritual engagement that must happen before marriage

Question 25

Nisuin

Answer 25

name for full marriage

Question 26

avelut

Answer 26

the full period of mourning

Question 27

Aninut

Answer 27

from death to burial, usually 24 hours

Question 28

Shiva

Answer 28

first 7 days after burial, stay at home praying, no work done

Question 29

Sheloshim

Answer 29

first 30 days to complete mourning, normal life but no parties

Question 30

Yud-bet Chodesh

Answer 30

additional year of mourning for the loss of a parent

Question 31

Yahrzeit

Answer 31

anniversary of death, candle is lit

Question 32

Rosh Hashanah

Answer 32

first day of the Jewish year, first of the 'Days of Awe'

Question 33

Yom Kippur

Answer 33

day of atonement, second of the 'Days of Awe', holiest day of the year, ask for forgiveness

Question 34

Pesach

Answer 34

the first pilgrim festival, Passover, reminder of God's love for Jews

Question 35

Shavuot

Answer 35

the second pilgrim festival, celebrates giving of Law on Mount Sinai and the wheat harvest

Question 36

Sukkot

Answer 36

the third pilgrim festival, end of summer and start of autumn fruit harvest, reminder of the dwelling places where Jews lived during the wilderness years

Question 37

Ark

Answer 37

area to store Torah scrolls

Question 38

ner tamid

Answer 38

eternal light above the Ark

Question 39

Menorah

Answer 39

seven branched candlestick

Question 40

Bimah

Answer 40

reading platform where rabbi leads service

Question 41

Yad

Answer 41

reading stick as pointer when reading Torah

Question 42

Shabbat prayer

Answer 42

said before the Shabbat meal, connects family

Question 43

Haggadah

Answer 43

the book of Pesach rituals

Question 44

chametz

Answer 44

food containing wheat

Question 45

Olam Ha-Ba

Answer 45

the world to come

Question 46

Gan Eden

Answer 46

heaven

Question 47

Gehinnom

Answer 47

stage of purification

Question 48

Halakhah

Answer 48

list of Mitzvot

Question 49

Mitzvot

Answer 49

commandments that guide a Jew's actions

Question 50

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 50

sanctity of life

Question 51

Tikkun Olam

Answer 51

to bring about a better world