State the two meanings of the word “synagogue”. [2]
Name the feature of a synagogue described in each statement below. [3]
State what is kept inside the Mezuzah, and name the prayer those words come from. [2]
Name three items of Jewish ritual dress. [3]
State two things that are not found in a synagogue. [2]
The Ner tamid (eternal light) is never allowed to go out. Explain what this reminds Jewish people of. [2]
The Tallit (prayer shawl) has six hundred and thirteen (613) tzitzit. Explain the symbolism of these tassels. [3]
Describe how the seating of men and women in the synagogue can be different in Orthodox and Reform traditions. [4]
Shabbat candles and Challah are both used at home for Shabbat. Explain the meaning and importance of each one. [4]
Tefillin are placed on the arm and on the head during prayer. Explain what this shows about how the worshipper serves God. [3]
The synagogue has two main roles in Jewish life.
The Sefer Torah is both a feature of the synagogue and an artefact used in worship.
Choose three artefacts used in Jewish worship. For each one, explain its use and its meaning or importance. [6]
Explain why there are no images of God, no statues of humans and no pictures of people in a synagogue, and how this helps Jewish people in their worship. [4]
“All Jewish people wear the same ritual dress in the same way.”
