Jewish Synagogue Terminologies Quiz

10 Questions

Match the following Jewish celebrations with their descriptions:

Rosh Hashanah = Marks the beginning of God's judgement of his people Bar Mitzvah = Celebration of a boy coming of age at 13 Yom Kippur = The holiest day of the year for Jews Bat Mitzvah = Celebration of a girl coming of age at 12

Match the following Jewish practices with their meanings:

Brit Milah = Religious rite of circumcision performed eight days after birth Charity = Requirement to give at least 10% of income to charity Dietary laws = Food laws given by God to the Jews Trefah = Forbidden food that does not fulfil dietary laws

Match the following Jewish terms with their definitions:

Amidah = 'Standing prayer' recited at three daily services in the synagogue Aron hakodesh = The holiest part of the synagogue that contains Torah scrolls Synagogue = Building for Jewish public worship, study, and gathering Bimah = Reading platform in a synagogue from which Torah is read

Match the following time-related Jewish concepts with their descriptions:

Shabbat = Holy day of spiritual renewal beginning at sunset on Friday Rosh Hashanah = Jewish New Year and start of High Holy Days period Yom Kippur = Day of Atonement and fasting on the tenth day after Rosh Hashanah Bar Mitzvah = 'Son of the Commandment' celebration for boys coming of age at 13

Match the following descriptions with their related Jewish symbols or practices:

Circumcision = Symbol of covenant with Abraham and part of the Jewish community Charity = Requirement to give at least 10% of income to charity Trefah = Forbidden food that does not fulfil dietary laws Aron hakodesh = Holiest part of synagogue containing Torah scrolls

Match the Jewish practice with its description:

Ner tamid = The ever-burning light found in the Synagogue Siddur = Jewish prayer book that contains all prayers Tefillin = Leather boxes worn by Jewish men during morning prayer Seder Meal = Special family service on the first night of Pesach

Match the Jewish scripture with its description:

Torah = First five books of the Bible given to Moses on Sinai Tanakh = Collection of Hebrew scriptures divided into three parts Talmud = Oral law believed to have been given to Moses and expanded by rabbis The written law = Includes Jewish scriptures and falls into three parts

Match the Jewish belief system with its description:

Orthodox Judaism = Belief that Torah is of divine origin and should not be changed Liberal Judaism = Progressive form combining traditional beliefs with modern interpretations Reform/Progressive Judaism = Belief that Torah was 'inspired' by God, allowing for changes Progressive Judaism = Emphasizes the evolving nature of the faith

Match the Jewish event with its significance:

Pesach Festival = Celebrates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt Circumcision of Abraham's descendants = Sealed a covenant promising land and descendants Mourning rituals = Practices carried out as a way of grieving for loved ones who have died Private Worship at home = Home is regarded as the most important place of worship in Judaism

Match the Jewish worship setting with its purpose:

Public Worship at the Synagogue = Relates to what may/may not be eaten and preparation of food Private Worship at home = Builds the relationship with God outside of formal settings Daily services at Synagogue = Includes bar/bat mitzvahs, funerals, marriages, etc. Seder Meal in the home = Represents the story of Exodus from Egypt

Test your knowledge about various terminologies and practices in a Jewish synagogue, including the Amidah prayer, Rosh Hashanah, Aron hakodesh, and Shabbat. Learn more about the significance of these terms in Jewish religious practices.