Religious Studies /GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Judaism Part 4
GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Judaism Part 4
This deck covers key concepts and practices in Judaism, focusing on synagogue features, prayers, religious garments, and the observance of Shabbat.
What is a 'Rabbi'?
It means teacher and they are people who lead the congregation. Jewish priests.
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What is a 'Rabbi'?
It means teacher and they are people who lead the congregation. Jewish priests.
Where do people face in a Synagogue during the service?
They face Jerusalem.
Features of a Synagogue: Congregation seating is..
Where the people who come to worship sit. In Orthodox Synagogues, men and women sit separately.
Features of a Synagogue: Chanukkiah:
A candle stick holder which is used during Hanukah, the festival of light.
Features of a Synagogue: Rabbi's Podium:
This is where the Rabbi's go to explain the Torah to the congregation.
Features of a Synagogue: Ner Tamid:
This is a lamp which is an eternal light. It is always on and should never be put out.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is a 'Rabbi'? | It means teacher and they are people who lead the congregation. Jewish priests. |
Where do people face in a Synagogue during the service? | They face Jerusalem. |
Features of a Synagogue: Congregation seating is.. | Where the people who come to worship sit. In Orthodox Synagogues, men and women sit separately. |
Features of a Synagogue: Chanukkiah: | A candle stick holder which is used during Hanukah, the festival of light. |
Features of a Synagogue: Rabbi's Podium: | This is where the Rabbi's go to explain the Torah to the congregation. |
Features of a Synagogue: Ner Tamid: | This is a lamp which is an eternal light. It is always on and should never be put out. |
What does the Ner Tamid (eternal light) represent? | It represents the Menorah which would have been in the Temple before it was destroyed. It is a symbol of God's presence and is usually in the shape of the Star of David. |
What 3 main practices take place in the Synagogue? | 1) Shabbat. 2) Amidah. 3) Prayer. |
All prayers are important in Judaism, but which 2 are considered to be the most important? | 1) Shema. 2) Amidah. |
The Amidah ends with… | "May God who brings peace to the universe bring peace to us and all the people. Amen." |
Why do people stand during the Amidah Prayer? | To show they are in God's presence. |
Give 3 points about what happens during the Amidah: | 1) To start, they take 3 steps forward and 3 back as if they are entering God's kingdom. 2) During the first prayer, they reflect on their ancestors. E.g. prophet Abraham. 3) They bow before God and offer gratitude. |
What do Orthodox Jews do during the Amidah prayer that differs from Reform Jews? | Orthodox Jews mutter or whisper the prayer to themselves whilst Reform Jews sing the prayer. Orthodox services are very traditional - no music and they say it in Hebrew. |
Give a quote from the Shema Prayer about loving God: | "You should love the Lord, your God, with all your heart." |
What is the Tallit? | A four countered shawl which has fringes attached. The fringes represent the 613 Mitzvot. |
There are two types of tallit: | 1) The Tallit Gadol (large) 2) The Tallit Katan (small) |
What is the difference between a Tallit Gadol (large) and The Tallit Katan (small)? | The large one is only worn during prayers and worship whilst the large one is worn under the clothes of Jewish men every day. |
What is the Tefillin? | It is made up of two leather boxes and in each of the 4 compartments there is a small handwritten scroll with the first 2 paragraphs from the Shema written on it. |
What does the Tefillin remind people? | The Tefillin on the head and the arm remind people that they should love and serve God with all of their heart, mind and strength. |
What does the Siddur do? | It is a book that guides Jews through daily prayers - it is considered a gift from God. |
What is a Kippah? Why do Jewish people wear it? | It is a hat that it is a symbol of Jewish identity and a sign of respect to God. |
Do Jewish people wear their Kippah all the time? | Some do and others only wear it when they are praying at home or if they are in the Synagogue. |
Can males wear clothes for women, and vice versa? | No, they are biblically forbidden to wear clothing normally associated with the other gender. |
What happens if a Jewish person follows the weekly festival of Shabbat? | They are obeying the Mitzvot in the Torah. "The Sabbath to remember and keep it holy." |
Give 3 points about Shabbat: | 1) It celebrates the day God rested in the creation story. 2) No work must be done, no electronics etc. 3) Families play board games together. |