Worship in the home

• What is the significance of the Jewish home for prayer?

  It is a safe place for prayer and celebration
• How does prayer help Jews in their relationship with God?

  It helps develop their relationship with God
• What is the name of the Jewish prayer book?

  Siddur
• Where can the siddur be used?

  In both the synagogue and the home
• What is the most important Jewish prayer?

  The Shema
• How often is the Shema recited?

  Three times a day
• What does the Shema remind Jews of?

  That there is one God and mitzvot
• Where can the Shema be found in Jewish homes?

  In the mezuzah on doorposts
• What do Jews do when they pass the mezuzah?


  They touch it to remind them of their faith
• What prayer do many observant Jews say upon waking?

  Modeh Ani
• What does the Modeh Ani prayer signify?

  Rejoicing that God returned their soul
• What is the role of the Jewish home during Shabbat?

  It is a day of rest and preparation
• What preparations do Jews make for Shabbat?

  Cleaning the home and preparing food
• What is set on the table to welcome Shabbat?

  Two candles
• Who lights the candles before Shabbat?

  The mother or woman of the house
• What does the Ten Commandments say about Shabbat?

  It should be a day of rest and kept holy
• What activities do Jews engage in on Shabbat?

  Attend synagogue, enjoy meals, and socialize
• What marks the end of Shabbat?

  The Havdalah ceremony
• What is involved in the Havdalah ceremony?

  A platted candle is lit and spices passed around
• What is the kippah?

  A skullcap worn as a reminder of God
• What does the tallit represent?

  The 613 mitzvot through its tzitzit
• Who wears the tallit in Orthodox Judaism?

  Only men
• Who can wear the tallit in Reform Judaism?

  Both men and women
• What are tefillin?

  Black boxes worn on head and arm
• Who wears tefillin?

  Only Orthodox Jewish men
• When are tefillin not worn?

  During Shabbat or other festivals
• What do tefillin remind Jews of?

  To love God in thought and action