Being Jewish in 21st Century Australia

1.     Where are Jewish religious services held?

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?

3800 years

4.     How many gods did Abraham believe in?

One

5.     What are mitzvoth?

Commandments

6.     What did Moses do?

Led their ancestors out of Egypt and received the 10 commandments

7.     What is the Torah?

Jewish Holy Scriptures

8.     What is a Jewish religious leader called?

Rabbi

9.     When did Abraham leave the area now known as Iraq to settle in the area now known as Palestine or Israel?

1800BC

10.  What does Shabbat mean?

Rest

11.  How long does Shabbat last for?

From sundown on Friday night to sundown on Saturday night

12.    What is the purpose of blowing the ram’s horn?

To remind people that the change is coming

13.     What is Yom Kippur?

Day of the Atonement, day of Fasting, Jewish people reflect their sins.

14.     What does the festival of Hanukkah celebrate?

Celebration of Jews freedom to practice their religion

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

Jerusalem

16.     What is the Western Wall?

The remains of a Temple built by King Solomon. Here they cry to God. Some write notes and stick them in the crakes of the wall knowing that god will read them.

17.     What does Bat Mitzvah mean?

Coming of age ceremony. Celebrated when a child turns 12 or 13.