WorksheetsSynagogue ~ Judaism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
All synagogues share the following features except:
The Ark
Perpetual Light
A raised platform with a reading desk
Parchment scroll
A copy of the Ten Commandments above the Ark
The seven-branched candlestick found in a synagogue is called a (a) .
Give one reason why there are no pictures of God, sculptures or people in the synagogue.
(a)
In this picture, Jewish men wore a small round cap on their heads when they are in the synagogue. What is it called?
tallit
kippah
tefillin
Which part of the synagogue commemorates some aspects of the ancient Temple of Jerusalem?
The Ark
Prayer Hall
Raised platform
There are rules stating that a synagogue should look traditional on the outside. TRUE or FALSE.
True
False
The spiritual leader or religious leader in the Jewish community is known as
(a)
A singer specially trained in leading prayers is known as
rabbi
cantor
sofer
Which of the following events are conducted in the synagogue?
Weddings
Funerals
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah
Teaching & Education
This forms the majority of a prayer service at a synagogue.
Singing
Reciting of prayers
Reading of the Scripture text
Meditation
Which is true of Aron Kodesh? Choose the correct answers.
A large cupboard with doors or a screen.
It holds the Torah.
It is set on the wall facing Jerusalem.
It is a raised platform with a reading desk.
The main Jewish prayer service usually happen on
Sunday morning
Sunday afternoon
Saturday morning
Saturday afternoon
Friday evening
In which group of Jewish synagogue do men and women are allowed to sit together?
Liberal synagogues
Orthodox synagogues
Reform synagogues
The synagogue functions as a place of
education
celebrations
prayer
community gathering
During the prayer service in the synagogue, what atmosphere must be observed and maintained?
singing out loud accompanied by instruments.
respectful.
reflective.
prayerful.
Which is correct of the Perpetual Light? Choose the correct statements.
It is also known as Ner Tamid.
It is located above the Ark.
The light is only lit when there are prayer services in the synagogue.
It represents the menorah.
This feature is normally in the centre of the hall in the synagogue and a raised platform with a reading desk.
Aron Kodesh
Sefer Torah
Ten Commandments
Bimah
Ner Tamid
In Greek, the word 'synagogue' means
assembly
gathering together
building
community centre
The Jews called the day of rest as
(a)
The flag of Israel has a symbol of Judaism in it. What is this symbol called?
(a)
