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Belonging to an Orthodox synagogue

I can describe how Jews might belong to an Orthodox synagogue.

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Key learning points

  1. Many Jews belong to a synagogue.
  2. Special events and prayers are held in an Orthodox synagogue.
  3. Jews show they belong to the Orthodox synagogue in different ways.

Keywords

  • Synagogue - a place of worship for Jews

  • Service - an event or celebration held in a place of worship

  • Kippah - a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish males

  • Tallit - a Jewish prayer shawl worn during different services and celebrations

Common misconception

All Jews go to the synagogue.

Some Jews pray at home.

You might want to visit an Orthodox synagogue to learn about different events and prayers or invite an Orthodox Jew to talk about belonging to their synagogue.
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5 Questions

Q1.
Match each keyword to the correct description.
Correct Answer:minaret,a tower from where the Muslim call to prayer is often made
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a tower from where the Muslim call to prayer is often made

Correct Answer:dome,a rounded, large roof on top of a mosque
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a rounded, large roof on top of a mosque

Correct Answer:mihrab,a niche set into the wall to indicate the direction of Makkah
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a niche set into the wall to indicate the direction of Makkah

Q2.
What inside features do all mosques have?
a library
Correct answer: a minbar
Correct answer: a mihrab
a door
Correct answer: a prayer area
Q3.
Why do Jews go to the synagogue?
Correct answer: to be together and pray
to read their favourite books
to play with their friends
Q4.
What do Jews light on Friday nights to welcome Shabbat?
Correct answer: candles
fireworks
fairy lights
Q5.
On which day do Jews go to the synagogue for Shabbat?
Monday
Wednesday
Correct answer: Saturday

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5 Questions

Q1.
Match each keyword to the correct description.
Correct Answer:Torah scroll,a sacred text in Jewish religion
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a sacred text in Jewish religion

Correct Answer:rabbi,a teacher or leader in the synagogue
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a teacher or leader in the synagogue

Correct Answer:Shabbat,a special day of rest and prayer
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a special day of rest and prayer

Q2.
What do Jews do to show they belong to a synagogue community?
Correct answer: attend services to pray together
attend a Jummah prayer
Correct answer: attend Hebrew school
attend a reading club
Q3.
What is the coming-of-age ceremony for Jewish boys and girls called?
Correct answer: Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat
Rosh Hashanah
Q4.
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Eid
Correct answer: Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat
Q5.
Match each keyword to the correct description.
Correct Answer:kippah,a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men
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a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish men

Correct Answer:tallit,a prayer shawl used to cover during special prayers
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a prayer shawl used to cover during special prayers

Correct Answer:service,an event or celebration held in a place of worship
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an event or celebration held in a place of worship

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