1. Judaism Practices Revision
Name: Teacher: Group:
Question 1: Write the correct key word by the definition
Celebration of a boy coming of age at 13. Literally "Son of the Commandment".
Celebration of a girl coming of age at 12. Literally "Daughter of Commandment".
Festival (known by non-Jews as Passover) that celebrates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt. Celebrated in spring.
Food that is ‘clean’ and ‘fit and that meets the requirements of the Jewish laws.
Forbidden food – means 'torn'. It does not fulfil the Jewish dietary laws.
Holy day of the week; day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset on Friday and continuing to nightfall on Saturday.
Means ‘coming together’. A building for Jewish public worship, study and gathering.
Refers to set practices that are carried out by Jews as a way of grieving for loved ones who have died.
The ‘standing prayer’. It is recited at the three daily services in the synagogue and consists of three opening blessings, three closing blessings and thirteen intermediate blessings (one intermediate blessing on Shabbat and holy days).
The Ark. It is the holiest part of the synagogue as it contains the Torah scrolls.
The books that comprise the Jewish scriptures. It falls into three parts: Torah (Law), Nevi'im (prophets) and Ketuvim (writings). Many Jews believe that the Torah was given to Moses on Sinai.
The Day of Atonement – a day of penitence and fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah. The holiest day of the year for Jews.
The ever-burning light. It is a light that is above and in front of the aron hakodesh. It burns continually as a symbol of God’s presence.
The food laws that were given by God to the Jews. These rules relate to what may/may not be eaten and in what combination and to the preparation of the food.
The Jewish New Year. It is the start of the ten day period of High Holy Days that culminates in Yom Kippur and marks the beginning of God’s judgement of his people.
The oral law, containing the law believed by Orthodox Jews to have been given to Moses that was not written down for many centuries and was then expanded with rabbinic explanation. It consists of the Mishnah and the Gemara.
The reading platform in a synagogue from which the Torah is read.
The religious rite of circumcision performed eight days after birth (unless it has to be postponed for some very serious reason). The boy becomes a member of the Jewish People of God.
Question 2: Give 2 for each of these…
Food laws
Prayers said by Jews
Seder Meal foods
Items worn during prayer
Questions 3 & 4 always have the same command: EXPLAIN …
One way…
Another way…
… contrasting Jewish views about the importance of the synagogue
…. contrasting Jewish views on the importance of following dietary laws
… ways that Shabbat is important in Jewish life
… ways in which the Torah is important to Jews

2. “Rites of Passage in Judaism are out dated”
Questions 3 & 4: These are some of the religious teachings you will need (but not all).
For each teaching you need to clearly explain how it applies to the unit
and what it possibly tells us about that religion’s view.
Question 5: Which are arguments for and which are against this statement?
‘And the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath to observe the Sabbath throughout the generations.’
Exodus 31:16-17
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24
I am the LORD. I will free you from the labours of the Egyptians, and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. Then I will take you for My people, and I will be your God
Exodus 6:6-7
And wherever you live, you must not eat the blood of any bird or animal. If anyone eats blood, that person must be cut off from his people.
Leviticus 7:26-7
People should not have their mourning dictated to
Orthodox Jews do not practice Bat Mitzvah
Genesis 3:19 – For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.
Exodus 13:13 – Redeem every first born among your sons.
Bar Mitzvah/ Bat Mitzvah not realistic as being so young cannot be seen as adult faith members
As there is a variety of practice this shows it cannot be central to the faith
Redemption of the first born is seen simply as a symbol
As females do not undergo Brit Milah or Bar Mitzvah then they can be seen as encouraging gender discrimination
Marriage should be seen as an act of love not a rite of passage
Genesis 17 He that is 8 days old shall be circumcised.
Genesis 1:28 – Be fruitful and multiply
It is important to recognise a baby girl also as Judaism is a matriarchal system and she is seen as ‘a gift’ from G-d.
Mourning - Gives support to the bereaved from the whole community – emphasising they are not alone
They are widely practiced and are an important link to Jewish history
Talmud – With this ring, you are wedded to me in accordance with the law of Moses and Israel. (said when rings given)
Marriage Fulfils commandment (Genesis 1:28) to ‘be fruitful and multiply’, as marriage is only appropriate context for this
Circumcision is important as it links the child directly to the Covenant with Abraham and increases the unity of the faith by binding them together in this one action.
Tefillin may then be worn and boys become part of the minyan
Question 5:
“Rites of Passage in Judaism are out dated”
Evaluate this statement - 12 marks
What are the rites of passage?
Relevant sources of authority
O – I agree/disagree with this statement because… _______________________
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Reasons why the rites of passage are outdated
Reasons why the rites of passage are not outdated
The examiner is looking for justification. Have you given good reasons?