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.
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
- Ways of worship in the synagogue.
- The Torah.
- 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
The ritual marking the end of Shabbat
Q2.
What is 'kiddush'?
The ritual marking the end of Shabbat
The weekly Torah portion read on Shabbat
Q3.
According to the Torah, kosher land animals must:
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
Challah and Havdalah
Mezuzah and Tefillin
Q5.
Which is NOT mentioned in the Shema?
Believing that God is one
Mezuzah
Talit
Tefillin
5 Questions
Q1.
According to the Rabbis in the Talmud, how often should a Jewish person pray?
5 times a day
Once a week
Once a year
Q2.
The afternoon prayer service is called:
Ma'ariv
Musaf
Shacharit
Q3.
In Reform synagogues, who counts towards a Minyan:
Only men
Only women
Q4.
In a synagogue, the Torah scrolls are kept in the:
Bimah
Mechitzah
Ner Tamid
Q5.
What is a siddur?
The assistant rabbi
The Hebrew name for Torah scroll