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The ceremony where the baby boy is circumcised

What is Brit Milah

100
The ceremony (usually in Kindergarten) that marks the official start of a child's Jewish education.
What is Consecration.
100
The Jewish marriage contract.
What is a ketubah.
100
A small scroll on the doorpost that has the first two paragraphs of the Sh'ma prayer.
What is a mezzuzah.
100
The prayer said in memory of a loved one.
What is Kaddish.
200
Person who performs circumcision
What is Mohel
200
The traditional age when a boy becomes a Bar Mitzvah.
What is 13.
200
A wedding takes place under this canopy.
What is a chuppah.
200
Shalom Bayit
What is peace in the home.
200
Yahrtzeit
What is the anniversary of a loved one's death.
300
The type of tree planted when a baby boy is born.
What is a cedar tree.
300
This phrase means, "daughter of the commandment."
What is a Bat Mitzvah.
300
What the groom does during the ceremony to signify that even at our happiest moments we remember the destruction of the temple.
What is breaking the glass.
300
Mishpachah
What is family.
300
The mourning period after the funeral.
What is Shiva.
400
The type of tree planted when a baby girl is born.
What is a cypress tree.
400
The prayer shawl worn at a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
What is a talis/talit.
400
Guests cheer this phrase to say, "Congratulations" as they first greet the newly married couple.
What is "Mazel Tov!"
400
Celebrated each week in Jewish homes. Begins at sundown on Friday night and lasts until Saturday night.
What is Shabbat.
400
A special memorial service said on major holidays in the synagogue in honor of the memory of those who have died.
What is Yizkor.
500
The special "person" at the Brit or Bat Milah
Who is Elijah
500
The honor of being called upon to read from the Torah. Literally means, "going up."
What is aliyah.
500
The Sheva B'rachot.
What are the seven blessings (thanking G-d for creation and for bringing the couple together).
500
A box where money is placed for "justice" and given to charity.
What is a tzedakah box.
500
Eulogy
What is said at the funeral to honor the loved one who has passed away.
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