Judaism practices

• How long does Pesach (Passover) last?

  7-8 days
• What does Pesach celebrate?

  The Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt
• What did G-d send as the final plague in Egypt?

  The death of the firstborn
• What marked the houses of the Jewish slaves during the final plague?

  Lamb's blood
• What body of water did the Jews pass over to gain freedom?

  The Red Sea
• Why is Pesach important for Jews?

  It celebrates freedom and the birth of the Jewish nation
• What is removed from the house during Pesach?

  Yeast
• What does the unleavened bread during Pesach commemorate?

  The bread that could not rise when leaving Egypt
• What does red wine symbolize during Pesach?

  The lamb's blood
• What is the purpose of the seder plate?

  It contains symbolic foods from slavery in Egypt
• What does Shabbat mean in Hebrew?

  Sabbath
• When does Shabbat occur?

  On the seventh day of the week
• What is the commandment associated with Shabbat?

  Keep it holy
• What happens during the Friday evening service in the synagogue?

  A brief service is held
• What is the main service of Shabbat?

  Saturday morning service
• What is opened during the main Shabbat service?

  The Ark
• What is the significance of the Torah scrolls in the synagogue?

  They remind Jews of the commandments
• What is the Tallit?

  A prayer shawl
• What does the Tallit represent?

  Obeying G-d's word
• What is the Shema?

  A prayer of belief in one G-d
• How many times a day are Jews expected to pray?

  Three times
• What is a mezuzah?

  A small box with Torah verses
• What do Jews do with the mezuzah?

  Touch it as a sign of respect
• What are the three divisions of Jewish law?

  Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
• What do Orthodox Jews consider the source of all Jewish laws?

  The Torah and Talmud
• How do Reform Jews view the Torah and Talmud?

  Not with absolute authority
• What does kosher mean?

  Acceptable foods
• Where are kosher laws found?

  In the Torah
• What type of animals can Jews eat according to kosher laws?

  Those that chew the cud and have cloven hooves
• What must Jews do with meat and milk?

  Keep them separate
• What is the significance of the phrase "thou shalt not boil a kid in its mother’s milk"?

  It emphasizes the separation of meat and milk
• How long must Jews wait between eating meat and dairy?

  Several hours
• What are the key ceremonies associated with birth in Judaism?

  • Naming Ceremony: Blessing in synagogue after birth
  • Redemption of the firstborn son: Coin given to Kohen
• What is the significance of Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Judaism?

  • Marks coming of age for boys (Bar Mitzvah) and girls (Bat Mitzvah)
  • Responsibility for practicing their faith
• What are the steps in the Jewish marriage process?

  1. Betrothal: Bride joins groom under chuppa
  2. Marriage: Wedding blessings and breaking of glass
• What are the periods of mourning in Judaism?

  1. Initial mourning: Tearing of clothing
  2. Shiva: Mourning at home with prayer
  3. 30 days: Resuming normal life with restrictions
  4. Up to 11 months: Continued mourning practices
• What are the main features of a synagogue?

  • Ark (Aron Hakodesh): Holds Torah scrolls
  • Bimah: Raised platform for reading Torah
  • Ner Tamid: Eternal flame symbolizing G-d's presence
• How do Orthodox and Reform synagogues differ in worship?

  • Orthodox: Traditional, Hebrew services, separate seating
  • Reform: Progressive, mixed seating, modern adaptations
• What is the format of Jewish prayers?

  1. Opening prayers
  2. Shema
  3. Amidah
  4. Torah Reading
  5. Final prayers
• What is the role of the mezuzah in Jewish homes?

  • Contains Torah verses
  • Reminder to obey G-d's laws