Judaism 1 Topic 5 Religion in the faith community and the family key words 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesJudaismGCSEOCR Created by: Rebecca McGregorCreated on: 02-04-13 23:31 Bar Mitzvah A boy's coming of the age of 13 years old, usually marked by a synagogue ceremony and family celebration. 1 of 23 Bat Chayil Daughter of valour 2 of 23 Bat Mitzvah A girl's coming of the age of 12 years old. May be marked differently in different communities 3 of 23 Brit Milah Circumcision. It is a sign of the relationship between G-d and humanity. 4 of 23 chazan or cantor Leader of reading, singing and chanting in the services of some synagogues. 5 of 23 covenant G-d's promise to help the people of Israel 6 of 23 huppah Canopy used for a wedding ceremony, under which the bride and groom stand. 7 of 23 Kabbalah Jewish mysticism 8 of 23 Kaddish Prayer publicly recited by mourners. 9 of 23 kashrut Means 'pure'. Laws relating to keeping a kosher home and lifestyle. 10 of 23 Ketubah A Jewish document that defines rights and obligations within Jewish marriage. 11 of 23 Kiddushin A Hebrew word applied to marriage; it means 'holy'. 12 of 23 kosher Foods permitted by Jewish dietary laws. 13 of 23 minyan Quorum of ten men, over Bar Mitzvah age, required for a service. Progressive communities may include woman but do not always require a minyan. 14 of 23 mohel Person trained to perform Brit Milah. 15 of 23 rite of passage Ceremony to mark an important part of life such as a birth or marriage. 16 of 23 Shema A Jewish prayer affirming belief in one G-d. It is found in the Torah. 17 of 23 Shiva Seven days of intense mourning following the burial of a close relation. During this period, all ordinary work is prohibited. 18 of 23 tallit Prayer shawl. Four cornered garment with fringes. 19 of 23 Talmud Mishnah (first writing down of the oral Tradition) and Gemara (commentary on the Mishnah including in the Talmud), collected together. 20 of 23 tefillin Small leather boxes containing passages from the Torah, strapped on the forehead and arm for morning prayers on weekdays. 21 of 23 Tenakh The collected 35 books of the Jewish Bible, comprising three sections: Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim. 22 of 23 Torah Law or teaching. The five books of Moses in the Scriptures. 23 of 23
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