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Shabbat

In this lesson, we will learn about Shabbat. We will look at some Jewish practices and rituals that occur over Shabbat.

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Shabbat

In this lesson, we will learn about Shabbat. We will look at some Jewish practices and rituals that occur over Shabbat.

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Key learning points

  1. Origin in creation.
  2. Meaning of 'rest' - a day that is different to other days.
  3. Variety of practice in Judaism.

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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which animal is NOT kosher?
Cow
Goat
Correct answer: Pig
Sheep
Q2.
For fish to be kosher they need to have:
Correct answer: Fins and scales
Need to live in the water
Only fins
Only scales
Q3.
Which is a way that some Jewish people follow the rule about not mixing meat and milk?
Choose to only ever eat meat or milk during their lifetime
Correct answer: Have separate dishes and cutlery for meat and dairy
Make sure to have meat and dairy at every meal
Q4.
What does the term 'teraf' mean?
A type of Jewish traditional food
Correct answer: Something that is not kosher
Something that tastes terrific
Q5.
Choose the item that is considered 'parve':
Hamburgers
Correct answer: Pasta
Pizza

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6 Questions

Q1.
How often does Shabbat happen?
Once a month
Correct answer: Once a week
Once a year
Q2.
What is NOT something someone might do to prepare for Shabbat?
Clean the house
Cook
Correct answer: Play video games
Put on smart clothing
Q3.
Challah is:
Correct answer: Plaited bread, traditionally eaten on Shabbat
The blessing said over wine or grape juice on Friday night
The name of a Jewish prayer
Q4.
True or false: There is a portion of the Torah read every Shabbat.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
What three items are used during havdalah?
Bread, Wine, Salt
Water, Bread, Honey
Correct answer: Wine, Candle, Spices
Q6.
Which verse is a reason why Shabbat is seen by Jewish people as a day of rest?
Correct answer: 'And God ended on the seventh day His work that was done, and he stopped on the seventh day from all the work that He had done.'
'In the seventh month, on the first of the month, you should rest, a sacred day commemorated with loud blasts of sounds'
'When you come to the land that I give you, the land should rest, a Shabbat to God.'

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UnitReligious education / Judaism: practices

Religious education

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