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The star of david

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Symbol of judaism

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Ark

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Cupboard that houses torah scrolls-most important feature in synagogue

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Ten commandments (in a synagogue)

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Decorate the ark reminding jews of their most important commandments

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The bimah

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Platform in centre of synagogue. Torah scrolls read from here

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The menorah

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Seven branched candlestick representing each day of gods creation

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Ner tamid

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Eternal light. Shows god is always present

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Stained glass windows

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Show important symbols of faith

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The gallery

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In orthodox, the seating area upstairs is only for women

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Kippah

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All jewish men cover their heads when they pray as a sign of respect for god

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Tallit

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Woollen shawl. Shows the man is obeying God’s laws because each fringe tzitzit) symbolises one of the 613 mitzvot given by God.

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Tefillin

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Two leather boxes. One is worn on the upper left arm and the other on the forehead. Each contains the shema and wearing them shows that the person loves god with their heart and mind

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Orthodox worship in synagogues

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-daily
-in hebrew
-men and women seperate
-congregation may arrive late
-men always cover heads

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Reform worship in synagogues

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-only on shabbat & festivals
-In both hebrew and native language
-rabbi faces congregation
-men and women sit together
-women can perform all rituals

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Prayer in the synagogue

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Daily (orthodox only)
Celebration of festivals
Bar/bat mitzvah

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Study in the synagogue

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Learn Hebrew (used in prayer)
Prepare for bar/bat mitzvah
Library to improve knowledge of faith

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Charity in the synagogue

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-place to collect items and money for the poor
-holds fundraising events

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Socialising events in a synagogue

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-youth clubs
-senior clubs
-music and drama groups
-sports groups

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What must orthodox people wear during prayer

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Kippah
Tallit
Tefillin

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Kippah:

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All jewish men must cover their heads when praying as a sign of respect to God

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Tallit

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Woollen shawl
Shows a man is following Gods laws as every tzitzit symbolises one of the 613 mitzvot

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When do jews pray

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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How many are required for prayer

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Minimum of 10 adult men (orthodox)
Minimum of 10 men and women (reform)

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Quote in the talmud that means ten people must be present in prayer

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“Whenever ten are gathered for prayer, the shekinah is there”

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On weekdays, prayer services are held in the (orthodox) synagogue, this consists of:

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  1. Opening prayers
  2. Shema
  3. Amidah
  4. Final prayers
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What is the central prayer of jewish worship
The amidah: prayed in silence while standing and facing jerusalem
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When is the sabbath/shabbat
Sunset friday-sunset saturday ,every week
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What is shabbat for
A day to rest, enjoy family life and worship God
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Shabbat in the synagogue
1. Every Friday evening there is a prayer service 2. Reading from the torah 3. Torah scrolls paraded around synagogue 4. Many touch torah with tzitzit
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Shabbat in the home
-wine and two loaves of challah bread are placed on table -female member of family lights 2 candles before sunset -after service, family meal is had- kiddush blessings are said
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Worship in the home
• Jews worship God whenever they can • Their house reminds them to obey God’s commandments… • The mezuzah- a small box containing verses from the Torah is fixed to a doorpos
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4 stages of life celebrated by jews
1 birth 2 coming of age 3 marriage 4 death
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3 ceremonies associated with birth
Naming ceremony Brit milah- circumcision ceremony Redemption if the first born son
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Why must brit milah be performed
"From now on you must circumcise every baby boy when he is eight days old….this will show that there is a covenant between you and me’ (Genesis 17:12)
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What does brit milah show
Sign of covenant between abraham and god
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Bar & bat mitzvah
Jew is seen to become an adult Brings person closer to god Jewish boy can be part of minyan Expected to be responsible for following the law
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What happens in a bar mitzvah
-When a boy is 13 -Reads from torah during a service -wears tallit -makes short speech - declared to be responsible for own following of laws - followed by a party
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Bat mitzvah featurws
-reform judaism allows girls to have a bat mitzvah -reads from torah -gives a speech - followed by a party
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When can a jewish wedding not take place
Festival or sabbath
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What happens in a jewish wedding
1. The betrothal ceremony takes place under chuppah (canopy) - symbolising their home. Rings exchanged 2. Marriage contract signed (hopes for marriage) 3. Marriage ceremony – blessings recited, short speech from rabbi, groom breaks a glass 4. Wedding reception – music and dancing
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1st period of mourning
1. Family do not have to follow certain laws for 24 hrs
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Second period of mourning
Shiva-intense 7 days of mourning from burial.
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Features of shiva
Do not work, stay home and say prayers 3 times a day. No make up worn, no shaving, no hair-cuts mirrors are covered so as not to focus on appearance
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3rd period of mourning
Until 30 days after death, life resumes as normal, still no listening to music, going to parties, shaving or cutting hair
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4th period of mourning
11 months- do not attend parties, children say blessings for a parent
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Features of the funeral
Body is washes and wrapped in tallit Places in a coffin Funeral is at cemetary All wash hands after service to leave death behind
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Kosher=
Food jews are allowed to eat
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Trefah:
Food jews cannot eat
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Kosher foods
Lamb Beef Cheese Vegetables Salmon
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Rule 2 of dietary laws
Do not mix meat with daury
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Rule 3 kosher laws
You must keep a kosher kitchen. Two sets of all utensils; one for meat and one for dairy
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Rule 4 kosher laws
Animals must be killed according to Jewish Law.
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Evaluate that "jews should forget old laws and eat what they want" (agree)
-Should be an individuals decision -Inconvenient to be restricted to kosher restaurants -Cannot have dinner with non jews -no logical reason
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Evaluate that "jews should forget old laws and eat what they want" (disagree)
-the covenant- it is jews' duty to obey god -obeying the laws shows love for god -it is tradition -mostly healthy
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Rosh hashanah
Jewish new year Remembers gods creation Anniversary of day god created humans God judges actions on this day Rams horn blown 100 times in synagogue
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Yom kippur
Most important day of the year Jews fast for 25 hours Do no work Sex is forbidden
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Days of awe
10 days to say sorry by dong acts of forgiveness
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Passover
8 days Celebrates jews escape from egypt Remembers plague that killed first born sons, but passed over the jews Must remove yeast from home
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What does wine symbolise passover
Joy of freedom
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Dipping Parsley is a symbol of:
The fresh start given by God
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Importance of passover
Celebrates that hews are gods chosen people
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