Being Jewish in the 21st century

 

Where are Jewish religious services held?

A Synagogue

What time do prayers begin at Antons school?

7:15am

For how many years had Judaism existed as a religion?

Around three and a half thousand years

How many Gods did Abraham believe in?

One.

What are Mitzvoth?

The Ten Commandments

What did Moses do?

He led the Israelites to freedom from slavery and led them across the Red Sea which he parted with Gods help. He also recieved the Ten Commandments and he wrote the Torah.

What is the Torah?
The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures.

What is a Jewish religious leader called?
A rabbi.

When did Abraham leave the area now known as Iraq to settle in the area known as Palestine or Israel?
1800 B.C

What does Shabbat mean?
It is a ritual meaning rest.

How long does Shabbat last for?
Sundown on Friday through to nightfall on Sunday.

What is the purpose of blowing the ram's horn?
To remind people that change is coming.

What is Yom Kippur?
It is the most holy day of atonement for people to acknowledge their sins.

What does the festival of Hannukah celebrate?
It is the festival of lights and celebrates the Jewish people gaining freedom.

Which city did King David pronounce the capital for the Jews?
Jerusalem

What is the Western Wall?

The remains of a temple built by King David's son Solomon which many Jews make a pilgrimage to and store prayers in the cracks of the wall.

What does Bat Mitzvah mean?

It is a coming of age ceremony for Jewish people when they reach the age of twelve or thirteen to celebrate the passing from childhood to adolescence. Bat if for girls and Bar is for boys.