Jewish definitions RE revision cards ftw 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesJudaismGCSEAll boards Created by: Megan BraceCreated on: 20-05-12 11:11 Define Tzedekah Duty of Jews to do charitable work 1 of 29 Define Tephillin Small boxes strapped to the head and arms during prayer which contain the Shema 2 of 29 Define kiddushin Jewish marriage ceremony 3 of 29 What is the Tenakh? Jewish Scripture containing three sections called the Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim 4 of 29 Define covenant Sacred promise made between God and Jews 5 of 29 Who is the Mohel? Person who carries out circumcision 6 of 29 Define Shabbat Holy day of rest for Jews, Friday sunset to Saturday sunset 7 of 29 Define Tallit Prayer shawl worn in synagogue 8 of 29 Define Beth Knesset Another name for synagogue - house of meeting 9 of 29 Define Shul Another name for synagogue meaning school 10 of 29 Define Kittel Plain white garment Jews are buried in - represents equality 11 of 29 Define talmud Companion book to Torah, used to help interpret the laws, almost like a revision guide 12 of 29 Define Ner Tamid Everlasting Light - lamp always lit in the synagogue 13 of 29 Define Beth Midrash Another name for synagogue, house of learning 14 of 29 Define Bimah Platform where the torah is read from 15 of 29 Define Shiva 7 day mourning period 16 of 29 Define Ketubah Jewish marriage contract, displayed on couples wall 17 of 29 Define Chuppah Canopy where couple get married 18 of 29 Define Cantor Singer at religous services 19 of 29 Define Kashrut basically the same as Kosher 20 of 29 Define Shema Jewish daily prayer 21 of 29 Define menorah 7 pronged candlestick in the synagogue 22 of 29 Define Mikveh ritual bathing pool to make people and objects ritually clean 23 of 29 Define Schochet specially trained person who carries out slaughter for kosher meat 24 of 29 Define Bedecken Placing of the veil over the brides face at a wedding, so the husband knows he has the right wife 25 of 29 Define Aron Kadesh/ Ark of the Covenant Cupboard where the torah scroll is kept 26 of 29 Define Sandek Person who holds baby during circumcision 27 of 29 Define Tzizit Fringes work - mitzvot 28 of 29 Define Schechitah Ritual killing of animals in the most humane way possible 29 of 29
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