Being Jewish in the 21st Century

Being Jewish in 21st Century Australia

1. Where are Jewish religious services held?The Synagogue.

2. What time do morning prayers begin at Anton’s school?
7:15

3. For how many years has Judaism existed as a religion?
About 3500 years.

4. How many gods did Abraham believe in?
One, thats why it's a monotheistic religion.

5. What are mitzvoth?
The 10 commandments.

6. What did Moses do?
He led the Isralites from slavery, recieved the 10 commandments and he wrote the first five books of Torah.

7. What is the Torah?
It is usually worn by the Jewish leader.

8. What is a Jewish religious leader called?
A Rabbi.

9. When did Abraham leave the area now known as Iraq to settle in the area now known as Palestine or Israel?
In about 1800BC.
10. What does Shabbat mean?
It is a richual which means rest.
11. How long does Shabbat last for?It lasts from sundown on Friday night through to nightfall on Saturday.
 
12. What is the purpose of blowing the ram’s horn?
It is blown to remind people that a change is coming.

13. What is Yom Kippur?Is it a day of atonement, for example they walk around saying sorry to people.

14. What does the festival of Hanukkah celebrate?
It is a celebration of Jewish people gaining freedom, it's the most well known but not the most significant as it is not in the Torah.

15. Which city did King David pronounce the capital for the Jews?
Jerusalem.

16. What is the Western Wall?It is the remains of a temple built by Kng David's son, Solomon. It is one of the most common places to visit. It is also known as the 'wailingn wall.' People put messages to god in the wall and cry for their sins.

17. What does Bat Mitzvah mean?
It is  a kind of age ceremony for Jews when they turn 12 or 13. It is movig on the next step of your life and saying to an audience you want to be Jewish forever. It somtimes involves 8 months of work.