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Jewish Prayer

A.

Define

1. Siddur:

2. Berakhah:

B.

True or False

1. Less traditional Jews use the word "temple" to describe their places of worship. 2. "Baruk" is the first word of all blessings. 3. More traditional Jews believe that the Temple will never be rebuilt. 4. The place where the Temple once stood in Jerusalem is now occupied by a Christian church. 5. A Jewish place of worship is called a mosque.

C.

Short Answer

1. When should a berakhah be recited?

2. What is the purpose of berakhot?

3. Why would a more traditional Jew be offended by theuse of the word "temple" to describe a Jewish place of worship?