What is a synagogue?
A synagogue is like a Jewish church, but the rules are different
What is a Kippah?
A Kippah is like a hat, but Jewish Men place it on their head to show respect to G-d
What is a Tallit?
A Tallit isa prayer shall which has fringes on the four corners to show the ten commandments
What are the 5 books of moses?
The Genisus
Exodus
Numbers
Leviticus
Deuteronomy
What is the star of David?
The star of David is a symbol of protection
What would you find inside the Mezuzah?
a little piece of parchment which has the Shema written onto it
What is the Shema and why is it so important?
The Shema is one of the first prayers Jewish children will learn and is has a very powerful line such as “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”
Where do you find the Mezuzah?
The Mezuzah is placed on the right bottom top third of a doorframe except for private spaces like bathrooms
What is the Ark?
The Ark is a space behind the Bimah where the Torah scrolls are kept behind a red curtain with the star of David
What is a Bimah?
A Bimah is where the Rabbi Reads the Torah during services
What is a Rabbi?
A Rabbi is a spiritual leader who leads the services but only if there is at least 10 people in the Synagogue
What Items would be found in a Synagogue?
a lot of items could be in the synagogue including kippahs, The Torah, The Tallit and more
What is Kiddush?
Kiddush is a prayer recited during Shabbat
What is a challah?
Challah is a sweet bread which is plaited and blessed for Shabbat
What is Havdalah?
Havdalah is prayer recited for the end of Sabbath
When does Shabbat finish and end?
Shabbat stars 18 minutes before sunset on Friday and ends on Saturday nightfall when 3 stars appear in the sky
