Jewish ArtefactsJewish ArtefactsWALT: know about different WALT: know about different

artefactsartefacts

WILF: to identify at least 3 Jewish WILF: to identify at least 3 Jewish artefactsartefacts

What do you think?What do you think?

KiddushKiddush

Kiddush is the Hebrew term making holy. Kiddush is the Hebrew term making holy. The Kiddush is the prayer recited over a The Kiddush is the prayer recited over a cup of wine in the home or synagogue to cup of wine in the home or synagogue to sanctify the Sabbath or festivals. sanctify the Sabbath or festivals.

The prayer consists of a passage from the The prayer consists of a passage from the book of Genesis, a blessing over wine and book of Genesis, a blessing over wine and a blessing for the day. a blessing for the day.

In some synagogues a Kiddush is recited In some synagogues a Kiddush is recited after the Saturday morning service as part after the Saturday morning service as part of a social get together.of a social get together.

What does it look like?What does it look like?

TallitTallit A tallit is a large prayer shawl, made of wool or silk, A tallit is a large prayer shawl, made of wool or silk,

which has fringes attached to each of its four cornerswhich has fringes attached to each of its four corners This passage states that the practice is to remind This passage states that the practice is to remind

Jews that they are to obey God's commandments and Jews that they are to obey God's commandments and live a life dedicated to God as it was God who live a life dedicated to God as it was God who delivered them out of slavery in Egypt under Moses. delivered them out of slavery in Egypt under Moses.

The tallit is usually white and has often got black or The tallit is usually white and has often got black or blue stripes on it. The tallit is worn over the shoulders blue stripes on it. The tallit is worn over the shoulders with the corners left hanging at the front and the with the corners left hanging at the front and the back so that the wearer is surrounded by the fringes. back so that the wearer is surrounded by the fringes. It is worn by Jewish men during morning prayer and It is worn by Jewish men during morning prayer and all day during the Day of Atonement. all day during the Day of Atonement.

What you think?What you think?

KippahKippah

Skull caps are worn by most Jewish Skull caps are worn by most Jewish men. Some wear one at all times as a men. Some wear one at all times as a sign of humility before God, others sign of humility before God, others wear one when praying or studying wear one when praying or studying the Torah whether at home or in the the Torah whether at home or in the synagogue.synagogue.

It helps to remind them that God is It helps to remind them that God is above and it is a sign of respect above and it is a sign of respect

What do you think?What do you think?

ChallahChallah

The two plaited loaves on the The two plaited loaves on the Sabbath table recall the double Sabbath table recall the double portion of manna received by the portion of manna received by the Hebrews each Friday morning on Hebrews each Friday morning on their journey through the wilderness their journey through the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. after their deliverance from Egypt.

HanukkahHanukkah

The Hannukah is the special nine-The Hannukah is the special nine-branched candlestick associated with branched candlestick associated with Hannukah. Hannukah.

Hannukah, a Hebrew word which Hannukah, a Hebrew word which means Dedication, it is an eight day means Dedication, it is an eight day Jewish festival which is celebrated in Jewish festival which is celebrated in December. December.

MatzahMatzah Matzah is the Hebrew word for unleavened Matzah is the Hebrew word for unleavened

bread bread It is a thin wafer-like bread which is made It is a thin wafer-like bread which is made

from a mixture of flour and water. Because it from a mixture of flour and water. Because it does not contain yeast, it can be baked does not contain yeast, it can be baked quickly. quickly.

According to the Jewish scriptures, the According to the Jewish scriptures, the Hebrews took matzah with them when they Hebrews took matzah with them when they fled from Egypt because they did not have fled from Egypt because they did not have time to wait for the bread to rise. To time to wait for the bread to rise. To commemorate this, matzah is eaten on the commemorate this, matzah is eaten on the first night of Passover. first night of Passover.

MezuzahMezuzah

Mezuzah is the Hebrew word for door Mezuzah is the Hebrew word for door post. The mezuzah is a parchment scroll post. The mezuzah is a parchment scroll which is placed in a small container which is placed in a small container fastened to the right door post of the fastened to the right door post of the house and rooms in traditional Jewish house and rooms in traditional Jewish homes. homes.

The parchment includes the most famous The parchment includes the most famous of all Jewish scriptural passages, the of all Jewish scriptural passages, the Shema, Shema,

TorahTorah

Torah, the Hebrew word for teachingTorah, the Hebrew word for teaching The term Torah is used of the first five The term Torah is used of the first five

books of the Jewish Scriptures which are books of the Jewish Scriptures which are traditionally attributed to Moses, but is traditionally attributed to Moses, but is also used for the whole Jewish law and for also used for the whole Jewish law and for the scroll on which these laws are written. the scroll on which these laws are written.

The law offers guidance on many aspects The law offers guidance on many aspects of Jewish life. The Torah scrolls used in of Jewish life. The Torah scrolls used in synagogues are written by hand and are synagogues are written by hand and are held in the greatest respect. held in the greatest respect.

ShofarShofar

The Shofar is a ceremonial wind The Shofar is a ceremonial wind instrument usually made from a instrument usually made from a ram's horn which is blown during ram's horn which is blown during certain Jewish festivalscertain Jewish festivals

In particular during Rosh ha'Shanah, In particular during Rosh ha'Shanah, the Jewish New Year. According to the Jewish New Year. According to tradition the sound of the Shofar tradition the sound of the Shofar represents the cry of the human soul represents the cry of the human soul yearning to be reunited with God its yearning to be reunited with God its creator.creator.

Now time for a gameNow time for a game Describe one of the Jewish artefacts Describe one of the Jewish artefacts

and get your neighbour to guess and get your neighbour to guess which one it iswhich one it is

You can describe what it looks like You can describe what it looks like and what it is used forand what it is used for

Good luck!Good luck!