Daily Life

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.

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

CattleSheepChickenGooseDuckCodTurkeySalmon Tuna

ClamCrabLobsterOysterShrimpSnail

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.

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.