Judaism Reading Task Questions

The Torah Scrolls are read aloud in Hebrew.

The boy gives a speech about the passage he has read and its relevance to his life

The boy's mother sings in Hebrew

The rabbi addresses the boy and his family about his new religious duties

A Bat Mitzvah is a Jewish wedding.

A blessing from God

Allowed but frowned on

Only allowed for reform Jews

Forbidden

A mikveh is a special pool of water used by Jewish brides to purify themselves

To veil (the bride)

To bless

To pray

To celebrate the Sabbath (Shabbat)

An open-sided canopy held up by four poles

God's presence at the wedding.

A Jewish wedding contract.

A tradition of breaking glass to show that the couple are physically strong

A Jewish wedding tradition symbolizing new beginnings, happiness, the hopes for abundant offspring, and the destruction of the Temple.

A custom where guests throw glass at the couple after the ceremony.