Judaism Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the foundational text of Judaism?
The Torah
True or False: Judaism is a monotheistic religion.
True
Fill in the blank: The Jewish day of rest is called _____.
Shabbat
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham
What is the Jewish term for the covenant between God and the Israelites?
Brit
Multiple Choice: Which holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt? A) Yom Kippur B) Passover C) Hanukkah
B) Passover
What is the significance of the Star of David?
It is a symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity.
True or False: The Talmud is a central text in Jewish law and tradition.
True
What language is primarily used in Jewish prayer and religious texts?
Hebrew
Fill in the blank: The Jewish New Year is called _____.
Rosh Hashanah
What is the purpose of the Bar Mitzvah?
It marks the coming of age for Jewish boys at 13.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Jewish dietary law? A) Kosher B) Halal C) Vegan
A) Kosher
What does the term ‘Shalom’ mean?
Peace
True or False: Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement.
True
What is the significance of the Menorah?
It is a seven-branched candelabrum and a symbol of Judaism.
Fill in the blank: The Jewish festival of lights is called _____.
Hanukkah
Who received the Ten Commandments according to Jewish tradition?
Moses
Multiple Choice: Which book of the Torah contains the creation story? A) Exodus B) Genesis C) Leviticus
B) Genesis
What is the Jewish practice of charity called?
Tzedakah
True or False: The Western Wall is a remnant of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
True
What is the Jewish rite of passage for girls called?
Bat Mitzvah
Fill in the blank: The festival that celebrates the giving of the Torah is called _____.
Shavuot
What is the Jewish term for the afterlife?
Olam Ha-Ba
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a Jewish holiday? A) Sukkot B) Diwali C) Purim
B) Diwali
