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Judaism

Discover Judaism and how Jewish people live and worship. This KS1 Religious Education quiz helps children learn about special symbols, stories and celebrations in the Jewish faith.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some Jewish people wear a kippah, which is a small head covering. It can be worn during prayer and at other times.

In KS1 Religious Education, children learn that Judaism is a religion followed by Jewish people. Pupils may explore how families practise their faith at home and in a synagogue, and why traditions and festivals are important.

  • Jewish: A person who follows Judaism or belongs to a Jewish community.
  • Synagogue: A place where many Jewish people meet to pray, learn and celebrate together.
  • Festival: A special day that is remembered or celebrated, often with family traditions and food.
What is Judaism in KS1?

In KS1, Judaism is taught as a religion followed by Jewish people, with special stories, traditions and celebrations that help families remember what matters to them.

What do Jewish people do in a synagogue?

In a synagogue, Jewish people may pray, sing, listen to readings from their holy book, and learn together with their community.

What is Hanukkah and why is it celebrated?

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that remembers an important story from Jewish history. Many families light candles on a special holder and spend time together.

1 .
Jewish people don't eat...
pigs
bread
cheese
chickens
They don't eat animals that don't chew their food or have split-hoofed feet.
2 .
What is the name of the hat Jewish men wear?
Hair coverer
Head warmer
Hat
Kippah
It's also called a yarmulke. Some Jewish men wear it all day every day, whilst others just wear it on the holy day.
3 .
Why do Jewish people consider Moses their leader?
They think he was the first man ever born
He freed the Jewish people from the Pharaoh
They think he is a magician
He lived a long time ago
Do you remember the story about the evil Pharaoh who wouldn't free the Jewish slaves? Well it was Moses who brought the plagues upon him, with the help of God. He was then able to free them and lead them away from slavery.
4 .
This is the Star of....
David
Peter
Michael
Simon
Many Jewish people wear this symbol on a necklace and it can be seen on their churches.
5 .
What is the name of the person that leads the service?
Rabbit
Boss
Rabbi
Leader
A Rabbi is the person that leads the sermon and reads the Torah.
6 .
The Torah is written and spoken in a different language - what is this language called?
English
Hebrew
Japanese
Irish
When they read from the Torah, in Hebrew, they keep their place with a yad - a stick that points to where they are.
7 .
Which country did Judaism come from?
France
Jamaica
Thailand
Israel
You may notice that the Israeli flag has the Star of David on it.
8 .
Where do Jewish people pray?
Church
Chapel
Synagogue
Temple
Men and women don't sit together when in a synagogue.
9 .
Which day is most important for Jewish people?
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sabbath
Every day
Sabbath begins on Friday and finishes on Saturday.
10 .
What is the name of their holy book?
Bible
Big Book
Torah
Qu'ran
The Torah is actually a scroll.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Judaism

Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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