1. On a new page, miss the top two lines and…
List as many facts about Judaism as you can

2. Judaism Plenary Lesson
To attempt some exam style questions that sum up the topic
To learn the key terms

3. Part B style Question
“Bar Mitzvah’s should not involve a party.” Do you agree? Give two reasons to support your opinion. (4)
Possible reasons to support the statement
They distract people from the meaning of the event
They can cause religious laws to be broken
Possible reasons that disagree
It makes the celebration relevant to modern society
It is good to celebrate anything important
Abraham celebrated it

4. Part B style Question
Hanukkah is only important because of the time of year it falls.” Do you agree? Give two reasons to support your opinion. (4)
Possible reasons to support the statement
It falls near Christmas so it is used as a Jewish version of Christmas
It is not one of the most important Jewish festivals
Possible reasons that disagree
It existed long before Christmas
It would have died out if it had not been important

5. Part C Questions What do we learn from the Seder Meal? (8)
Possible answers
Bone- reminds Jews of the lamb that died in place of the first born son
Haroset -reminds the Jews of the mud bricks they were forced to make when they were slaves
Bitter herbs- remind them of the slavery in Egypt
Egg- reminds them of the new life and hope given by God
Passover story

6. Part C Questions Why is the Synagogue important for modern Jews? (8)
Possible answers
Place to pray
Place to worship as a community
Place to get married
Place to learn more about Judaism and God

7. Part C Questions
Why is the Wailing Wall so important for so many people? (8)
Possible answers
It is believed to be part of the Jewish temple which contained the ark of the covenant
It is believed that prayers tucked into cracks in the wall will be answered
It reminds Jews that they want the temple to be rebuilt
Muslims believe it to be a wall of an ancient Mosque
Muslims believe that Muhammad visited Allah at the wall

8. Part D Questions “The Synagogue is not important.”
Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer. (3)
Why would some people disagree with you? (3)
Possible reasons to support the statement
It is just a building
The temple was important but it was destroyed
You can worship God anywhere
Possible reasons that disagree
Place to pray
Place to worship as a community
Place to get married
Place to learn more about Judaism and God

9. Part D Questions
“It should be your choice what you do on the Sabbath.”
Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer. (3)
Why would some people disagree with you? (3)
Possible reasons to support the statement
You should be able to choose how to rest
There is no point in a day off if you are restricted
God gave us free will
Possible reasons that disagree
Jewish law states you must not work on the Sabbath
God rested on the Sabbath
God told us to keep the Sabbath holy

10. Splat · Synagogue · Seder Meal · Sabbath · Bar Mitzvah · Wailing Wall
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