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Key Terms - Judaism Practices Flashcards

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Synagogue

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Building for Jews public prayer, study and gathering.

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Minyan

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Group of at least 10 adults, minimum number if Jews allowed in a Jewish service.

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Menorah

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7-branched candlestick.

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Chanukah

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9-branched candlestick.

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Star of David

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Symbol of Judaism said to represent the shield go king David who ruled Israel.

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Torah Scrolls

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5 books revealed by God to Moses. First section of the Tenakh and it is the Jewish written law. Key teachings of Judaism.

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Beit K’nesset

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House of assembly.

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Shul

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The prayer shawl.

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Bimah

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Platfrom in the synagogue where the Torah is read.

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Aron Hakodesh (Ark)

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Holiest part of the synagogue, where the Torah scrolls are kept.

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Ner Tamid

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Eternal light; a light that is kept burning in the synagogue above the Ark.

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Tallit

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A prayer shawl, Orthodox Jews wear them on weekdays and in Shabbat.

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Amidah

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Standing prayer. Central prayer of Jewish worship.

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Shema

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A jewish prayer affirming belief in God, found in the Torah.

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Shabbat

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Jewish Holy part of the week; days of spiritual renewal starting shortly before sunset on Friday and continuing to sunset on Saturday

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Mezuzah

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Small box that contains a handwritten scroll of verse from the Torah, which is fixed to the doorpost.

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Tenakh

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24 books of Jewish scriptures.

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Nevi’im

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Second section of the Tenakh - prophets.

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Ketuvim

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Third part of the Tenakh - writings.

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Mishnah

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First version written of Jewish Oral Law; part of the Talmud.

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Brit Malah

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Celebration of circumcision.

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Circumcision

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Removal of foreskin from the penis.

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Bar Mitzvah

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Where the boy is first called to read at a synagogue service.

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Bat Mitzvah

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Girl will receive gifts and have a family meal and will be allowed to read at Jewish reform synagogue services.

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Pesach

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Jewish passover.

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Dietary Laws

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Laws to do with the dietary requirements that all Jews must abide by.
Kosher - Legal
Trefah - Illegal

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Rosh Hashanah

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Jewish new year, recalls creation story, anniversary of God creating humans and a day of judgement.

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Yom Kippur

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Day of Atonement; day of fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah.

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Kosher and Kosher Foods

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Food that meets the requirements of Jewish laws.
Cows, sheep, goats, deer.
Fish that has scales and fins (salmon, tuna)
Kosher certified cheese.
Fruit and veg (free of insects)

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Trefah and Trefah Foods

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Foods that Jews are forbidden to eat; means 'torn'
Pork, camel, rodents, reptiles.
Seafood w/out fins (crabs, lobsters)
Non-certfied kosher cheese
Insects/amphibian
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Mourning

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Period of time spent remembering a person who has died.

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Shiva

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Intense 7 days of mourning that lasts for 7 days.

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Kaddish

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A prayer said by Jewish mourners that praises God and asks for peace.

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Marriage

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Legal union between a man and woman (or same sex in some countries/religions) as partners in a relationship.

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Rituals

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Religious ceremonies that are performed according to a set pattern.

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Tzitzit

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Long tassel coming off each corner of the tallit.

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Orthodox Jews

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Emphasise the importance of following the laws and guidance of the Torah; they believe the Torahwas given directly by God to Moses, so shouldd be followed as closely as possible.

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Reform Jews

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Believe the laws and guidance of the Torah can be adapted for modern times; they believe the Torah was inspired by God but written by humans, so can be interpreted according to the times

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Cantor (Chazzan)

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Person who leads or chants prayers in the synagogue.

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Betrothal

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A period of time, traditionally the 12 months before the wedding ceremony when the couple are engaged or promised to each other.

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