Judaism 2 topic 4 places and forms of worship 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Religious StudiesJudaismGCSEOCR Created by: Rebecca McGregorCreated on: 31-03-13 12:17 Aron Hakodesh The focal point of the synagogue, containing Torah scrolls. 1 of 20 Bet ha knesset House of assembly. 2 of 20 Bet ha midrash House of study 3 of 20 Bet ha tefilla House of prayer 4 of 20 bimah Raised platform primarily for reading the Torah in the synagogue 5 of 20 Kippah, Yamulkah or capel Head covering worn during prayers, Torah study, ect. some wear it constantly. 6 of 20 Kittel Plain white robe worn by Jewish men, particularly on Yom Kippur. 7 of 20 kosher Foods permitted by Jewish dietary laws. 8 of 20 Magen david Star of David 9 of 20 menorah seven branched candelabrum that was lit daily in the temple 10 of 20 mezuzah A scroll placed on doorposts of Jewish homes, containing a section from the Torah and often enclosed in a decorative case. 11 of 20 mitzvot Commandment. The Torah contains 613 mitzvot. 12 of 20 Ner Tamid Eternal light. The perpetual light above the Aron Hakodesh. 13 of 20 rabbi A Jewish teacher. Often the religious leader of the Jewish community. 14 of 20 Sefer Torah Torah scroll. The five books of Moses handwritten on parchment and rolled to form a scroll. 15 of 20 Shabbat Day of spiritual renewal and rest commencing at sunset on Friday, terminating at nightfall on Saturday. 16 of 20 Synagogue or shul Building for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly. 17 of 20 tallit Prayer shawl. Four cornered garment with fringes. 18 of 20 tefillin Small leather boxes containing passages from the Torah, strapped on the forehead and arm for morning prayers on weekdays. 19 of 20 tzizit Fringes on the corners of the tallit. Also commonly refers to the fringed undervest worn by some Jewish males. 20 of 20
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