a group of at least 10 adults; the minimum number of Jews required for a Jewish religious service
2 of 40
State the term: a many-branched candlestick that holds either seven or nine candles
menorah
3 of 40
Define Star of David (Magen David)
a symbol of Judaism said to represent the shield of King David, who ruled Israel in the tenth century BCE
4 of 40
State the term: a platform in a synagogue from where the Torah is read
bimah
5 of 40
Define Aron Hakodesh
the Ark - the holiest part of the synagogue, which contains the Torah scrolls
6 of 40
State the term: a Jewish religious leader and teacher
rabbi
7 of 40
Define ner tamid
eternal light; a light that is kept burning in the synagogue above the Ark
8 of 40
Define Orthodox Jews
Jews who emphasise the importance of following the laws and guidance in the Torah; they believe the Torah was given directly by God to Moses, so should be followed as closely as possible
9 of 40
State the term: a person who leads or chants prayers in the synagogue
cantor (chazzan)
10 of 40
Define Reform Jews
Jews who believe the laws and guidance in 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
11 of 40
State the term: the Jewish holy day of the week; a day of spiritual renewal starting shortly before sunset on Friday and continuing to sunset on Saturday
Shabbat
12 of 40
Define Bar Mitzvah
celebration of a boy coming of age at 13; literally 'son of the commandment'
13 of 40
State the term: celebration of a girl coming of age at 12, in Reform synagogues; literally 'daughter of the commandment'
Bat Mitzvah
14 of 40
Define mourning
a period of time spent remembering a person who has died
15 of 40
State the term: an intense period of mourning that lasts for seven days
shiva
16 of 40
Define kaddish
a prayer said by Jewish mourners that praises God and asks for peace
17 of 40
State the term: the Jewish new year
Rosh Hashanah
18 of 40
Define Yom Kippur
the Day of Atonement; a day of fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah
19 of 40
State the term: religious ceremonies that are performed according to a set platform
rituals
20 of 40
Define Brit Milah
ceremony of male circumcision; the removal of the foreskin for religious
21 of 40
State the term: the 24 books of Jewish scriptures
Tenakh
22 of 40
Define the Torah
(1) the five books revealed by God to Moses (2) the first section of the Tenakh/Tanach, and the Jewish written law
23 of 40
State the term: the second section of the Tenakh; the prophets
Nevi'im
24 of 40
Define the Ketuvim
the third section of the Tenakh; the writings
25 of 40
State the term: the first written version of Jewish oral law; part of the Talmud
Mishnah
26 of 40
Define the Gemara
a commentary on the Mishnah; part of the Talmud
27 of 40
State the term: a commentary by the rabbis on the Torah - it consists of the Mishnah and Gemara together in one collection
Talmud
28 of 40
Define the Pesach
festival in remembrance of the Jewish exodus from Egypt that is celebrated in spring
29 of 40
State the term: a prayer shawl
tallit
30 of 40
Define tefillin
small leather boxes containing extracts from the Torah, strapped to the wearer's arm and forehead for morning prayers
31 of 40
State the term: also known as the 'standing prayer', it is the central prayer of Jewish worship
Amidah
32 of 40
Define Marriage
a legal union between a man and a woman (or in some countries, including the UK, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship
33 of 40
Define dietary laws
rules that deal with foods permitted to be eaten, food preparation, food combinations, and the utensils and dishes coming into contact with food
34 of 40
State the term: food that meets the requirements of Jewish laws
kosher
35 of 40
Define trefah
food that Jews are forbidden to eat; means 'torn'
36 of 40
State the term: a platform in a synagogue from where the Torah is read
bimah
37 of 40
Define Aron Hakodesh
the Ark - the holiest part of the synagogue, which contains the Torah scrolls
38 of 40
State the term: a Jewish leader and teacher
rabbi
39 of 40
Define ner tamid
eternal light; a light that is kept burning in the synagogue above the Ark
40 of 40
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Define minyan
Back
a group of at least 10 adults; the minimum number of Jews required for a Jewish religious service
Card 3
Front
State the term: a many-branched candlestick that holds either seven or nine candles
Back
Card 4
Front
Define Star of David (Magen David)
Back
Card 5
Front
State the term: a platform in a synagogue from where the Torah is read
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