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Lesson 7 of 13
  • Year 7

The Synagogue

In this lesson, we will learn about Jewish worship and prayer. We will take a look at what is found inside a synagogue and we will discuss a few denominations of Judaism. This lesson will give you an opportunity to revisit what we have studied so far and practise some answers.

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Lesson 7 of 13
  • Year 7

The Synagogue

In this lesson, we will learn about Jewish worship and prayer. We will take a look at what is found inside a synagogue and we will discuss a few denominations of Judaism. This lesson will give you an opportunity to revisit what we have studied so far and practise some answers.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Ways of worship in the synagogue.
  2. The Torah.
  3. Different denominations.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does the word 'mitzvah' mean?

A type plaited bread eaten on Shabbat or Jewish holidays
Correct answer: Commandment
The ritual marking the end of Shabbat

Q2.
What is 'kiddush'?

Correct answer: The blessing made over wine or grape juice at the beginning of dinner and lunch on Shabbat
The ritual marking the end of Shabbat
The weekly Torah portion read on Shabbat

Q3.
According to the Torah, kosher land animals must:

Correct answer: Have split hooves and chew its cud
None of the above
Only chew its cud
Only have split hooves

Q4.
What are the names of the ceremonies welcoming a baby into the Jewish community?

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah
Correct answer: Brit Milah and Simchat Bat
Challah and Havdalah
Mezuzah and Tefillin

Q5.
Which is NOT mentioned in the Shema?

Believing that God is one
Mezuzah
Talit
Tefillin
Correct answer: The 10 Commandments

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5 Questions

Q1.
According to the Rabbis in the Talmud, how often should a Jewish person pray?

Correct answer: 3 times a day
5 times a day
Once a week
Once a year

Q2.
The afternoon prayer service is called:

Ma'ariv
Correct answer: Mincha
Musaf
Shacharit

Q3.
In Reform synagogues, who counts towards a Minyan:

Correct answer: Anyone over the age of bar or bat mitzvah
Only men
Only women

Q4.
In a synagogue, the Torah scrolls are kept in the:

Correct answer: Aron Kodesh
Bimah
Mechitzah
Ner Tamid

Q5.
What is a siddur?

Correct answer: A Jewish prayer book
The assistant rabbi
The Hebrew name for Torah scroll