Judaism - practices

• What is the Ark in a synagogue?

  Large cupboard for Torah scrolls
• What is the Bimah in a synagogue?

  Raised platform for scripture reading
• What is Shabbat?

  The Sabbath in Judaism
• What is a Tallit?

  Fringed garment for prayer
• What does the quote "I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in front of all his people" signify?

  Commitment to worship publicly
• How many daily prayer services do Orthodox Jewish synagogues usually hold?

  Three daily prayer services
• What are the names of the three daily prayer services?

  Shacharit, Minchah, Arvit
• What happens on Shabbat morning in the synagogue?

  The Sefer Torah is taken out of the Ark
• What does the Rabbi do during Shabbat services?

  The Rabbi reads the Sidra and gives a sermon
• What is read on Shabbat afternoon?

  A short part of the next week's Sidra
• What does the Talmud recommend regarding men and women during worship?

  Men and women should be separate
• What is the definition of the Ark?

  Large cupboard for Torah scrolls
• What is the definition of the Bimah?

  Raised platform for scripture reading
• What is the purpose of public worship in Judaism?

  To foster a sense of community and belonging
• What is a minyan?

  A group required for communal prayers
• Why is worship in a community important?

  It allows collective worship and celebration
• What is the significance of the Shema in Judaism?

  It confirms belief in one God
• What are the three sections of the Tanakh?

  Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
• What does the Talmud help Jews with?

  Interpreting the written laws of the Tanakh
• What are the two parts of the Talmud?

  Mishnah and Gemara
• What is Kashrut?

  Jewish dietary laws
• What is the significance of kosher food?

  It is food allowed for Jews to eat
• What is the purpose of Jewish food laws?

  To bring holiness into everyday life
• What is the significance of the Shema prayer?

  It emphasizes the covenant with God
• What is the Kiddush?

  A prayer recited before meals on Shabbat
• What is the Amidah?

  The central prayer in worship services
• What are the three sections of the Amidah?

  Praising God, asking for help, thanksgiving
• What is the Kaddish prayer?

  A prayer exalting God's name
• What is the Mourner's Prayer?

  Recited at a funeral service
• How does prayer in Judaism differ from Christianity regarding prayer aids?

  Jews use Tallit and Tefillin; Catholics use rosary beads
• What is the significance of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies?

  Marks the transition into adulthood
• What is the Brit Milah ceremony?

  The ritual of circumcision for boys
• What is Simchat Bat?

  A ceremony celebrating the birth of a girl
• What is the significance of the Mikvah ceremony?

  Ritual bath for purification after childbirth
• What does the quote "the mother may not touch anything sacred" refer to?

  Purification laws after childbirth
• What is the recovery time for a mother after having a girl?

  14 days plus 66 days
• What is the recovery time for a mother after having a boy?

  7 days plus 33 days
• What does the term "treifah" mean?

  Not kosher food
• What does "kasher" mean?

  Food a Jew is allowed to eat
• What is the significance of the Torah in Judaism?

  It is the written law of Judaism