Afterlife
In this lesson, we will cover Jewish views on the afterlife and Jewish rituals around death and mourning. We will explore beliefs about death and dying and links to mourning practices.
Afterlife
In this lesson, we will cover Jewish views on the afterlife and Jewish rituals around death and mourning. We will explore beliefs about death and dying and links to mourning practices.
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Key learning points
- Beliefs about death and dying.
- Links to mourning practices.
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- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or False: There are Jewish people from all around the world, and because of this there are many different customs surrounding Jewish life and practice.
False
Q2.
Who wrote The Mishneh Torah?
Moses
Rabbi Judah Ha'Nasi
Q3.
True or False: The Shulchan Aruch only deals with Jewish ritual law.
True
Q4.
What was Maimonides's goal when writing The Mishneh Torah?
To become a famous author
To start a new religion
Q5.
Which is NOT one of the 13 Principles of Faith of Maimonides?
That God is all knowing
There is only one God
5 Questions
Q1.
According to some Jews, on what will God judge his people when Judgement Day happens?
How many friends they had
How much money they earned
Q2.
True or false: In many Jewish communities, when someone is sitting shiva the synagogue services will move to that person's home.
False
Q3.
What is the name of the prayer that Jewish mourners say after someone has died?
Shma
Vidui
Q4.
What does the term Olam Ha'Ba mean?
Outer space
This world
Q5.
How many days after burial will a Jewish mourner sit shiva?
10
30