JS: Practices

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group of 10+ men (no. required for service)
minyan
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platform in synagogue from where Torah is read
bimah
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the Ark - contains Torah scrolls
Aron hakodesh
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light that's kept burning in synagogue (eternal light)
ner tamid
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a person who leads or chants prayers in the synagogue (cantor)
chazzan
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music and singing allowed in this branch of Judaism's services
reform
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men and women sit separately in this synagogue
orthodox
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a prayer shawl
tallit
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small leather boxes w/shema worn by men during morning prayers
tefillin
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standing prayer
amidah
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the 24 books of Jewish scriptures
tenakh
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the 5 books revealed to Moses; Jewish Bible (section w/laws)
torah
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2nd section of Tenakh; the prophets
nevi'im
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3rd section of Torah; the writings
ketuvim
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1st version of oral law; part of Talmud
mishnah
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commentary on Mishnah; part of Talmud
gemara
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commentary by rabbis on Torah (Mishnah + Gemara)
talmud
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name of trained circumciser in Brit Milah
mohel
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age of baby boy when Brit Milah is celebrated
eight
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Redemption of the firstborn is also called...
pidyon haben
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how many silver coins are given in redemption of the first born
five
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who are the silver coins given to
kohen
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what is the name of the person who's knee the baby boy is placed in Brit Milah
sandek
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what will a boy wear for the first time on his Bar Mitzvah
tallit
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Card 2

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platform in synagogue from where Torah is read

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bimah

Card 3

Front

the Ark - contains Torah scrolls

Back

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Card 4

Front

light that's kept burning in synagogue (eternal light)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

a person who leads or chants prayers in the synagogue (cantor)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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