Vocabulary
A skullcap worn for respect & humility before God. Worn by all genders at Darchei Noam.
What is "Kippot (Yarmulke)"?
This prayerbook that contains the order of the service
What is a "Siddur"
Central prayer of the Jewish faith said while eyes are covered
What is "Sh'ma"?
Milestone that happens at age 12 or 13 depending upon the child's gender
What is a "B'nai, Bar or Bat Mitzvah"?
What is the Hebrew name of the pointer we use to read from the Torah?
What is a "Yad"?
A scroll in Hebrew written by a Scribe containing the 5 Books of Moses
What is the "Torah"?
The prayer that calls forth the congregation to come pray
What is "Barechu"?
In Hebrew, means "children of the commandment" - can mean 2 students having a ceremony at the same time or can be used as a non-gender word for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah
What is "Bnai" Mitzvah?
A prayer shawl worn by a Jewish person over 13 with 4 specific knots on each corner.
What is "a Tallit"?
Prayerbook that contains the 5 Books of Moses, along with Commentary
What is a "Chumash"?
Used to shower blessings of sweetness and love after the B'nai Mitzvah chants Torah or Haftarah
What is "Candy"?
The word meaning "commandment" or "good deed" in Hebrew
What is "Mitzvah?"
Festive meal following the B'nai Mitzvah Ceremony. (Sometimes omitted if a party follows right after the service)
What is "Kiddush Luncheon"?
Sacred text that is read corresponding to the Torah portion; selection from Prophets
What is "Haftarah"?
Hebrew for blessings we recite before and after the Torah is read
What is "Aliyah"?
Hebrew words meaning "son of" or "daughter of" - located after the student's Hebrew name, but before the parents Hebrew names
What is "Ben" (boy) and "Bat" (girl)?
Notations or special marks found in the Torah indicating the ritual chanting (melodies) of the Torah
What is "Trope"?
The book that makes up the Jewish Bible, made up of 3 parts - Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings)
What is a "Tanakh"?
A special prayer said during the Bnai Mitzvah recited to praise God for reaching this milestone. Can also be said to express gratitude.
What is "Shehecheyanu"?
Final Torah Reading often given to the B'nai Mitzvah
What is the "Maftir"?