Being Jewish in 21st Century Australia- During the Program

1. Where are Jewish religious services held?
Synagogue

2.  What time do morning prayers begin at Anton’s school?

7:15am

3. For how many years has Judaism existed as a religion?

3800 years.

4.     How many gods did Abraham believe in?

One God

5.     What are mitzvoth?

The commandments

6.     What did Moses do?

He led their people out of Egypt. He received the 10 commandments on Mount Sinai.

7.     What is the Torah?

The Jewish bible/ the Holy book

8.     What is a Jewish religious leader called?

A Rabbi

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

Around 1800 BC

10.     What does Shabbat mean?

A ritual which means rest

11. How long does Shabbat last for?

From sundown Friday night to sundown on Saturday night

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

To remind people a change is coming.

13.     What is Yom Kippur?

The Day of Atonement; where you reflect on your sins and is a day of fasting.

14.     What does the festival of Hanukkah celebrate?

The freedom to practice their religion, it lasts for eight days.

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

Jerusalem is the capital city for the Jews.

16.     What is the Western Wall?

The Wailing Wall; this was the remaining wall of the temple that was built by King Solomon.

17.     What does Bat Mitzvah mean?

A coming of age ceremony when they turn twelve or thirteen