To describe the synagogue and its importance.
To show the design and religious features of synagogues including bimah (reading platform), aron hakodesh (ark), ner tamid (ever burning light) and associated practices; differences between Orthodox and Reform synagogues.
To be able to describe what the Brit Milah, Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies are.
To explain the significance these ceremonies.
Analyse which of these ceremonies are most important.
Rituals and their significance: ceremonies associated with birth including Brit Milah.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah
To understand the role of the Tanakh (the written law) and Talmud (the oral law), and their study, use and significance in daily life
To understand what is the role of the Talmud, Torah,Mishna and Gemara
The marriage ceremony and the mourning rituals in Judaism.
To be able to describe what happens in Jewish wedding ceremonies and funerals.
To explain the significance these ceremonies.
Analyse the importance of these ceremonies and compare to other rites of passage.