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Worship & Law

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Worship and Sacred Writings

For Jewish people, the home is an incredibly important space. It is a space in which Jews can pray, worship and follow Jewish rules.

Worship in the home

Worship in the home

  • The home is the most important space in modern Jewish life as it represents the ‘everyday’, and God is worshipped in everyday life.
  • There are always Jewish books in the home, which are used to help guide Jewish families.
Mezuzah

Mezuzah

  • On every door, apart from the bathroom, there is a mezuzah.
  • A mezuzah is a small box containing sections from the shema text (a prayer from the Torah).
  • This text establishes the belief in monotheism.
  • By placing a mezuzah on the door, Jews are always reminded of God.
Jewish kitchen

Jewish kitchen

  • The kitchen is set out to accommodate for kosher laws (laws about the meat which can be eaten by Jewish people).
  • There will be two sinks, two ovens, two crockery sets and two cutlery sets so that no meat and milk is mixed.
Sacred writings

Sacred writings

  • The Jewish/Hebrew Bible is known as the Tanakh.
  • The Tanakh is made up of 24 books which are grouped into 3 sections.
  • The first section is the Torah, which is the first 5 books.
  • The next 8 books are called the Nevi’im or ‘prophets’, and include the history of the Jews and how they lived up to being God’s chosen people.
  • The final 11 books are called the Ketuvim or ‘writings’, containing poetry, stories, wisdom.

Written and Oral Jewish Law

Jewish law was originally oral in nature but was later written down as the laws became more complex and the Jews feared persecution.

Oral Law

Oral Law

  • In early Jewish history, oral teachings were passed down from one generation to the next detailing how the Torah would be fulfilled.
  • At a later stage, the laws were written down and called the Talmud.
  • This was because the laws had developed and become more complex and Jews feared persecution.
The Talmud

The Talmud

  • The Talmud is made up of the Mishnah the Gemarah.
  • The Mishnah is the first written version of Jewish oral traditions.
  • Rabbi Judah the Prince organised Jewish teachings into volumes and sections called the Mishnah around the year 200CE.
  • The Gemarah is a rabbinical analysis of and commentary on the Mishnah.
Laws differ for Orthodox and Reform Jews

Laws differ for Orthodox and Reform Jews

  • Reform Jews do not accept the Talmud and Torah as having absolute authority in the modern world so do not study them as much as Orthodox Jews.
  • Orthodox Jews study the Talmud every day. There is a programme of study amongst Orthodox Jews which enables them to complete the entire Talmud in 7.5 years by studying a page a day.
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Buddhism

1.1

Key Beliefs

1.1.1The Dhamma1.1.2The Five Skandhas1.1.3Aspects of Human Life1.1.4The Buddha1.1.5The Ascetic & Enlightened Life1.1.6Dhukka1.1.7Samudaya1.1.8Nirodha1.1.9Magga1.1.10The Wheel of Life1.1.11End of Topic Test - Buddhism Key Beliefs
1.2

Practices

1.2.1Places of Worship1.2.2Objects of Worship1.2.3Puja1.2.4Meditation1.2.5Death1.2.6Festivals1.2.7End of Topic Test - Buddhism Practices
1.3

Ethics

1.3.1Kamma1.3.2Five Moral Precepts1.3.3End of Topic Test - Buddhism Ethics
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Christianity

2.1

Key Beliefs

2.1.1The Nature of God2.1.2The Problem of Evil2.1.3Monotheism2.1.4Creation2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation2.1.6The Trinity and Creation2.1.7Afterlife2.1.8Heaven and Hell2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs
2.2

Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.2.1The Incarnation2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human2.2.3The Crucifixion2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension2.2.6Sin2.2.7Original Sin2.2.8Punishment2.2.9The Means of Salvation2.2.10Achieving Salvation2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation2.2.13Theories of Salvation2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.3

Worship & Festivals

2.3.1Different Forms of Worship2.3.2Prayer2.3.3Sacrament2.3.4Baptism2.3.5Other Sacraments2.3.6Eucharist2.3.7Pilgrimage & Celebrations2.3.8Christmas & Easter2.3.9End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals
2.4

Community

2.4.1Local Community2.4.2Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth2.4.3Worldwide Church2.4.4Reconciliation2.4.5Persecution2.4.6Caring for Those in Need2.4.7End of Topic Test - Community2.4.8Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices
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Catholicism (Christianity)

3.1

Key Beliefs

3.1.1The Trinity3.1.2Creation3.1.3Incarnation3.1.4Redemption3.1.5Life After Death3.1.6Heaven and Hell3.1.7End of Topic Test - Catholic Key Beliefs
3.2

The Seven Sacraments

3.2.1Meaning & Significance3.2.2Baptism3.2.3Confirmation3.2.4Reconciliation3.2.5Anointing of the Sick3.2.6Marriage3.2.7Holy Orders3.2.8The Eucharist3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Seven Sacraments
3.3

Practices

3.3.1Prayer3.3.2Popular Piety3.3.3Pilgrimage3.3.4Pilgrimages HyperLearning3.3.5Funeral Rites3.3.6The Duty to Love Our Neighbour3.3.7Catholic Agencies3.3.8Catholic Social Teaching3.3.9Justice3.3.10War3.3.11Mission & Evangelism3.3.12End of Topic Test - Catholic Practices
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Islam

4.1

Key Beliefs

4.1.1Oneness of God4.1.2Six Articles of Faith4.1.3Five Roots of Usul4.1.4The Nature of God4.1.5Angels4.1.6Freedom4.1.7Life After Death4.1.8Human Responsibility4.1.9End of Topic Test - Muslim Key Beliefs
4.2

Authority

4.2.1Prophethood4.2.2The Holy Books4.2.3The Imamate4.2.4End of Topic Test - Muslim Authority
4.3

Practices

4.3.1Worship4.3.2Ten Obligatory Acts4.3.3Shahadah4.3.4Salah & Its Significance4.3.5Mosques4.3.6Rak'ahs4.3.7Sawm4.3.8Zakah4.3.9Hajj4.3.10Jihad4.3.11Festivals & Commemorations4.3.12End of Topic Test - Muslim Practices4.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Muslim Practices
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Judaism

5.1

Key Beliefs

5.1.1The Nature of God5.1.2God as One5.1.3God's Name5.1.4God as Creator5.1.5Free Will5.1.6God as Law Giver and Judge5.1.7The Divine Presence & Beliefs5.1.8Role of the Messiah5.1.9End of Topic Test - Jewish Key Beliefs5.1.10Exam-Style Questions - Jewish Beliefs
5.2

Covenant & The Mitzvot

5.2.1The Promised Land5.2.2Abraham5.2.3The Covenant5.2.4The Covenant at Sinai5.2.5The Covenant at Sinai 25.2.6Key Moral Principles5.2.7End of Topic Test - Covenant & The Mitzvot
5.3

The Synagogue & Worship

5.3.1The Synagogue & Its Importance5.3.2Public Acts of Worship5.3.3Shabbat5.3.4Worship & Law5.3.5End of Topic Test - Synagogue & Worship

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  1. 1
    What is the most important space in modern Jewish life?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What is the name given to a small box containing sections of shema text (a prayer from the Torah) that is found on every door in a Jewish house?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Features of the Jewish Bible:True / false
  4. 4
    In early Jewish history, oral teachings were passed from one generation to the next detailing how what would be fulfilled?Multiple choice
  5. 5
    What two texts form the Talmud?Multiple choice
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End of Topic Test - Synagogue & Worship