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Identify and explain the various artefacts utilized in worship across different Jewish communities, including their significance and meanings. Focus on specific items such as copies of the Sefer Torah, Shabbat candles, Challah (plaited bread), Kiddush cup, Mikvah, and Mezuzah, particularly in relation to the Shema.

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Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesJudaism: Worship

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Identify and explain the various artefacts utilized in worship across different Jewish communities, including their significance and meanings. Focus on specific items such as copies of the Sefer Torah, Shabbat candles, Challah (plaited bread), Kiddush cup, Mikvah, and Mezuzah, particularly in relation to the Shema

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Artefacts in Jewish Worship

The Sefer Torah, Shabbat candles, Challah, Kiddush cup, Mikvah, and Mezuzah are key artefacts used in Jewish worship. Each item has its own significance and meaning, particularly in relation to the Shema.

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    Explain Explain the significance of the Sefer Torah in Jewish worship.

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