Celebrations of Stages in the Life Cycle (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What are the four major lifecycle events in Judaism?
What are the four major lifecycle events in Judaism?
Birth, Initiation, Marriage, Death
How is marriage viewed in Jewish tradition?
How is marriage viewed in Jewish tradition?
As part of Hashem's (God's) plan
What are the three aspects of a Jewish wedding ceremony?
What are the three aspects of a Jewish wedding ceremony?
Ketuba, Chuppah, living together
What is the Ketuba?
What is the Ketuba?
A pre-nuptial agreement
What does the word 'Chuppah' translate as?
What does the word 'Chuppah' translate as?
Covering
What does the Chuppah represent?
What does the Chuppah represent?
The couple's future marital home
What happens after vows are completed under the Chuppah?
What happens after vows are completed under the Chuppah?
Groom crushes a wrapped glass underfoot
What does the glass-breaking tradition commemorate?
What does the glass-breaking tradition commemorate?
Destruction of Temple in Jerusalem 70CE
How quickly does a Jewish funeral typically take place?
How quickly does a Jewish funeral typically take place?
Within 24 hours
What is the Onan?
What is the Onan?
Group of 7 chief mourners
What is Shivah?
What is Shivah?
Seven-day intensive mourning period
How long does the Sheloshim mourning period last?
How long does the Sheloshim mourning period last?
Three weeks
How long does the Avelut mourning period last?
How long does the Avelut mourning period last?
Ten months
What happens on the first anniversary of a death?
What happens on the first anniversary of a death?
A headstone is placed on the grave