The synagogue & Jewish worship

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following do Jews consider to be the ‘written law’?

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Give two reasons why Jews pray.

Explain two contrasting Jewish practices that take place soon after the birth of a child.

Explain two reasons why the festival of Pesach is important for Jews.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The Ark containing the Torah scrolls (Aron Hakodesh) is the most important feature of a synagogue.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following best describes the Amidah?

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Give two things that take place during a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Explain two contrasting design features between Orthodox and Reform synagogues.

Explain two reasons why Jews worship on Shabbat.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Dietary laws are important for all Jews.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following events in life is associated with Brit Milah?

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Give two religious features of a synagogue.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

Explain two ways in which the Talmud is important for Jews.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Jews should always worship in the synagogue.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following is the age at which Jewish boys usually have their Bar Mitzvah ceremony?

Give two things required for meat to be kosher.

Explain two contrasting ways a synagogue might be used by Jews.

Explain two ways in which Shabbat is celebrated in Jewish homes.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Jews, Yom Kippur is more important than Rosh Hashanah.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following is the ever burning light in a synagogue?

Give two items of food which are placed on a Seder plate on the first evening of Pesach.

Explain two contrasting Jewish mourning rituals practised when someone has died.

Explain two religious activities that take place during the festival of Yom Kippur.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The synagogue is the centre of the Jewish faith.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following is the Amidah?

Give the names of two Jewish Festivals.

Explain two contrasting religious features of a synagogue.

Explain two ways in which the Bar Mitzvah ceremony is important for Jews.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Jewish mourning rituals are needed for the living more than for the dead.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.