Judaism Quiz 1

Question 0

Ark

Answer 0

The “holy ark”. Contained the tablets of the covenant received on Sinai.

Question 1

Amidah

Answer 1

Refers to the main prayer, recited in a standing posture thrice daily.

Question 2

Havdalah

Answer 2

Seperation ritual- sabbath time departs and everyday time is restored

Question 3

Kip ah/yarmulke

Answer 3

The skullcap worn by Males. Highly charged symbol of Jewish identification.

Question 4

Mezuzah

Answer 4

Hebrew for “doorpost”. Designates an amulet containing verses of the Torag, placed on right hand entrance to home

Question 5

Menorah

Answer 5

The temples seven branched candelabra, usually free-standing metal furnishing

Question 6

Matzah

Answer 6

Thin wafers. A reminder of the bread of affliction Jews ancestors ate as Egyptian slaves

Question 7

Pesah

Answer 7

Passover- commemorates the liberation of Israel from Egyptian slavery

Question 8

Star of David

Answer 8

A star that has come to symbolize Judaism in the modern world. Used in synagogue decoration in more modern times

Question 9

Pe’ot

Answer 9

Sidekicks grown in accordance with Torah that “ye shall not round the corners if your head”

Question 10

Sukkah

Answer 10

Small thatch covered hut within which all meals must be taken. Constructed during Sukkot

Question 11

Sukkot

Answer 11

Feast of Tabernacles. Commemorates the years if desert wandering prior to the entry if Israel into its land

Question 12

Shavuot

Answer 12

Feast of weeks. Commemorates the central pact between Israel and God: the giving of the Torah on Sinai.

Question 13

Sabbath

Answer 13

The day on which the Creator rested from his work. No work of any kind may be performed on Sabbath

Question 14

Synagogue

Answer 14

Jewish house of worship