Holidays
What does Rosh Hashanah celebrate?
The Jewish New Year
When we ask God for a blessing, what does that mean?
We are asking God to give us a little extra of his power
What does Keva mean in English?
Routine
What is Prayer?
Prayer is a way for us to turn to god in times of good or bad where we are able to thank him, ask for help or simply just have someone to talk to
What does Avodah mean?
Work
What are the days in between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur called?
How does saying a blessing increase God's presence in the world?
It reminds us that God is responsible for everything
What does Kavana mean in English?
Routine
What is the book we use to pray called?
A siddur
What does Avodah mean when we are talking about God?
It means way thats we can work for or provide service to God?
What opens on Rosh Hashana and closes on Yom Kippur?
The Book of Life
When we say "Baruch Atah Adonai" what does it mean?
Thank you God, for giving us your blessings
How do the ideas of Keva and Kavana relate to prayer?
When we think of intention and prayer, we are praying because we want to and because we are going to do it. Normally we have to plan ahead (have the intention) of doing it before we actually do it (like planning on what we are going to wear when we go to shul for example)
Where can you pray?
Anywhere! There is no one place to pray, you can do it wherever you want.
What is the Hebrew term for bettering the world through Avodah?
Tikkun Olam
What does repentance mean?
Being truly sorry for what we have done wrong
When do we say the prayer Modeh Ani, which thanks God for giving us another day of life?
In the morning when we wake up
How are Keva and Kavana related to each other?
Normally when we intend on doing something (Kevana), it is also predetermined (Keva) in which we think about doing it before we actually do it
Traditionally, how many times a day do Jewish people pray?
Three times. In the morning, afternoon and night.
How do we do Avodah on the High Holidays?
By praying and apologizing for our mistakes
What is another name for Rosh Hashanah?
Day of Judgement/Yom Hadin
What prayer do we say for somebody who is sick?
Mi Sheberach
What does intention mean?
Intention means that you plan on doing something (whether that’s walking your dog, going to shul, or maybe going on a walk with your family).
How does the Torah refer to prayer?
A service of our heart
How did we do Avodah at the cemetery?
By cleaning it up and saying prayers for people who passed away. This is an example of Tikkun Olam