Celebrations of Stages in the Life Cycle (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Four major Jewish lifecycle events
Four major Jewish lifecycle events
Birth, Initiation, Marriage, Death
Purpose of Jewish lifecycle celebrations
Purpose of Jewish lifecycle celebrations
Strengthen Jewish identity & community bonds
Three aspects of Jewish wedding ceremony
Three aspects of Jewish wedding ceremony
Ketuba, Chuppah, Living together as married couple
What is Ketuba?
What is Ketuba?
Marriage contract outlining groom's responsibilities
Meaning of 'Chuppah'
Meaning of 'Chuppah'
Covering - decorated canopy held by four poles
What does Chuppah represent?
What does Chuppah represent?
Couple's future marital home
Two purposes of glass breaking at wedding
Two purposes of glass breaking at wedding
Reminder of difficulties & Temple destruction 70CE
When was Temple in Jerusalem destroyed?
When was Temple in Jerusalem destroyed?
70CE
How soon does Jewish funeral occur after death?
How soon does Jewish funeral occur after death?
Within 24 hours
What is Onan?
What is Onan?
Group of 7 chief mourners (close friends & family)
Duration of Shivah
Duration of Shivah
7 days of intensive mourning
Duration of Sheloshim
Duration of Sheloshim
30 days of continued mourning
Duration of Avelut
Duration of Avelut
10 months of extended mourning
When is headstone placed on grave?
When is headstone placed on grave?
First anniversary of death