Judaism Y11

Known as the father of the Jewish people. God made a covenant with him, promising him land and descendants.

• David

• Abraham

• Moses

• Isaac

The ‘standing prayer’. Recited as part of public acts of worship in the synagogue.

• The Shema

• The Alienu

• The Kiddush

• The Amidah

The holiest part of the synagogue containing the Torah scrolls.

• Aron Hakodesh (Ark)

• Bimah

• Star of David

• Ner Tamid

Coming of age ceremony of boys aged 13. Literally "Son of the Commandment".

• Bat Mitzvah

• Brit Milah

• Shabbat

• Bar Mtizvah

The reading platform in a synagogue from which the Torah is read.

• Star of David

• Bimah

• Aron Hakodesh (Ark)

• Ner Tamid

Key moral principle: Hebrew term ‘tzedakah’.

• Charity

• Healing the world

• Justice

• Free will

A binding promise/agreement; God's agreement to look after his chosen people.

• The Covenant

• Pikuach Nefesh

• Talmud

• Shema

Key moral principle (Hebrew ‘tikkun olam’).

• Charity

• Justice

• Free will

• Healing the world

Food that is ‘clean’ and that meets the requirements of the dietary laws.

• Kosher

• Pikuach Nefesh

• Trefah

• Talmud

This is a form of progressive Judaism which seems to combine traditional beliefs and practices with modern interpretations.

• Liberal Judaism

• Reform Judaism

• Orthodox Judaism

• Conservative Judaism