2. The Mezuzah
• A Mezuzah is a scroll of
parchment which is sealed in
a case.
• It is put on the right
doorpost, and designates a
home as Jewish.
• They are often decorated in
a colourful way.
3. Jewish Food
• The majority of Jewish people eat Kosher food, which is
prepared in a certain way, and prepared in accordance with
the Jewish Dietary Laws.
• Today, Kosher certification labels are printed on packages
of Kosher food.
Kosher Foods Non-Kosher Foods
Cattle
Sheep
Chicken
Goose
Duck
Cod
Turkey
Salmon
Tuna
Clam
Crab
Lobster
Oyster
Shrimp
Snail
4. Skull Caps
• The skull cap is also known as the ‘kippah’ or ‘kippa’.
• The skull cap is usually made of cloth, and Jewish law says
that a man is required to wear a kippah during prayer.
5. The Star of David
• The Star of David is a six-pointed star made up
of two triangles.
• It is a significant symbol of Judaism and Jewish
identity.
Editor's Notes
Most Jewish people experience their religion throughout daily life. Their religion influences their choices during their daily lives, for example when they pray and what they eat.
Many Jewish people think they are a source of ‘Divine Protection’ for the home.Some Jewish people just have a Mezuzah on their front doorposts, while others believe they should be on every doorpost in the house.
For example, Meat must be properly salted to remove all blood.
This is not very specific, so some men wear skull caps all day, every day, while others wear skull caps just during prayer.