Cultural Jeopardy ELDER Project Fairfield University School of Nursing Judaism and Islam Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Facts and History Let’s Celebrate! SimilaritiesDifferencesEnd Times Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This Hebrew holy book is similar to the Christian Old Testament Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is the Tanakh? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
The 5 important rituals of the Muslim faith are often referred to as these. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What are the Pillars of Islam? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This faith is comprised of Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist groups. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Judaism? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Founder of the Islamic faith. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Who is Mohammed? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Original language of the Jewish people. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Hebrew? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Week long celebration in commemoration of the escape of the Jewish people from Egypt Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Passover? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Festival of lights. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Hanukkah? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Holiest period in the Islamic year that signifies when the Qur’an was revealed to Mohammed. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Ramadan? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the breaking of this practice during Ramadan. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Where is the fast Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Yom Kippur? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Both faiths trace their lineage from this man in the Torah. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Who is Abraham? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This city is considered the capital by both Jews and Muslims. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Jerusalem? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This group of people are highly respected and cared for by all. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Who are the elderly? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This dietary practice is similar to the Jewish kosher diet. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is a halal diet? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Tznuit and hejab are practices of this attribute. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is modesty? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Islam is said to have begun in this city. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is Mecca? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
The Sharia and the Halakhah. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What are the names of Jewish and Muslim religious laws? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Jews worship is a synagogue, while Muslims worship in this house. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is a mosque? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This practice is done 5 times a day, usually on a mat, facing in the direction of Mecca. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is praying? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Titles of clergy seen in both faiths. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What are Rabbis and Imams? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This is usually used to cover the deceased body. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is a sheet? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
The deceased body should be handled as little as possible by healthcare workers. Muslims believe that if you have to touch them you should wear these. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What are gloves? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Both Jewish and Muslim patients may wish to recite these before passing away. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What are psalms and declarations of faith? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This procedure is generally not permitted, unless it is legally required. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is a post mortem exam? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
This is usually done as soon as possible after death in both religions. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
What is burial? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Reference Christianity in View. Retrieved March 6, 2011 from Healthcare Providers’ Handbook on Muslim Patients. Retrieved January 9, 2011 from International Strategy and Policy Institute. (1999). Guidelines for Health Care Providers Interacting with Muslim Patients and Their Families. Retrieved February 26, 2011 from Taheri, N. (2008). Health Care in Islamic History and Experience. Retrieved January 9, 2011 from The Muslim World. Retrieved April 15 th, 2010 from Religion Statistics: Jews by Country. Retrieved April 15 th, 2010 from religion-jewshttp:// religion-jews World Muslim Population Density. Retrieved April 15 th, 2010 from Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858
Cultural Jeopardy Activity Created by: Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858