Sacred Text
The Hebrew Bible is also known as the
Tanakh
Jewish place of worship
synanogue
something that seen as “proper” or “clean” and often refers to dietary choices (the answer is not kosher)
kashrut
an expression to offer wishes of good fortune or congratulations
Mazel Tov
the most traditional type of Judaism, with strict adherence to the Torah
Orthodox Judaism
Judaism has a sacred text that includes teaching of rabbis with analysis of the Torah. This text is called the:
Talmud
3 major religions that claim Jerusalem as a Holy City
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
the commandments of Jewish law found in the Torah
Mitzvot
coming of age event that means “woman of commandment”
bat mitzvah
a displacement or forced migration of a group of people
diaspora
Two ways Jews say/write instead to refer to God
(instead of God's name "Yahweh")
Adonai, G-d
a political movement in support of a Jewish homeland
zionism
How many mitzvahs are there in the mitzvot?
613
a canopy that the bride and groom stand under; represents their new home
chuppah
the branch of Judaism that emphasizes Jewish culture and history, and reflects the needs of the community rather than prescribed observances
Reconstructionist Judaism
pointer used to read from the Torah, as it is too sacred to be touched by hand
yad
Why is the Western Wall such a holy site?
It is all that remains of the temple
a traditional head covering that began in 200 A.D., not commanded in the Mitzvot, but is discussed in the Talmud
kippah/yarmulke
circumcision of Jewish boys 8 days after birth; God commanded it to be a sign of the covenant
Brit Millah
is a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism to achieve ritual purity
mikvah
2 ways Jews demonstrate the sacredness of the Torah
Ms. Marks will judge
Give 3 other names for the area known as "The Holy Land"
Israel, Canaan, Palestine, The Promised Land
Which Jewish clothing item comes from this line of the Shema: "Bind them on your arm as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead.”
Tefflin
What is the significance of the circling ritual in a Jewish wedding
Seven days of creation, building a wall of protection
The first line of the Sh’ma
Hear O Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord alone