Significant Practices in the Lives of Adherents (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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What unique characteristic does the kaddish prayer have in Jewish mourning practices?
What unique characteristic does the kaddish prayer have in Jewish mourning practices?
It never mentions the word 'death'
What principle does the Chevra Kadisha embody in its treatment of the deceased?
What principle does the Chevra Kadisha embody in its treatment of the deceased?
Equality in death regardless of status
During the shiva period, what do mourners traditionally sit on?
During the shiva period, what do mourners traditionally sit on?
Low stools
Why do Jewish people leave stones rather than flowers on graves?
Why do Jewish people leave stones rather than flowers on graves?
Stones are permanent and lasting
What is the ketubah in Jewish marriage?
What is the ketubah in Jewish marriage?
A marriage contract protecting women
What does the chuppah symbolise during a Jewish wedding ceremony?
What does the chuppah symbolise during a Jewish wedding ceremony?
God's covering & the couple's new home
What does breaking the glass at a Jewish wedding commemorate?
What does breaking the glass at a Jewish wedding commemorate?
The destruction of the Temple
Which term describes the synagogue as a 'house of study'?
Which term describes the synagogue as a 'house of study'?
Beit Midrash
What does the ner tamid represent in the synagogue?
What does the ner tamid represent in the synagogue?
The eternal flame from the Temple
When are tefillin worn during Jewish worship?
When are tefillin worn during Jewish worship?
Weekday mornings only, not Shabbat