Keyword Quiz Jan 26 2023 ( J1-J4 )

Question 1

Torah

Answer 1

the first five books of Moses, which form the basis of Jewish law

Question 2

Tenakh

Answer 2

“the written law”, Torah (Te), Nevi’im (Na), and Ketuvim (Kh)

Question 3

Tallit

Answer 3

a prayer shawl that is worn while praying

Question 4

Tefillin

Answer 4

two boxes worn while praying, contain prayers inside. one by the heart and head

Question 5

Synagogue

Answer 5

Jewish place of worship. “Assembly” or “Place of Assembly”

Question 6

Beit Midrash

Answer 6

“House of Learning”

Question 7

Rosh Hashanah

Answer 7

“head of the year”, Jewish new year and festival of repentance

Question 8

Kosher

Answer 8

clean, acceptable and fit to eat

Question 9

Treyfah

Answer 9

unclean, forbidden and not acceptable

Question 10

Brit Milah

Answer 10

circumcision ceremony preformed 8 days after birth

Question 11

Bar Mitzvah

Answer 11

“Son of the Commandments”

Question 12

Bat Chayill

Answer 12

“Women of Valour”

Question 13

Shabbat

Answer 13

“Day of Rest”

Question 14

Shema

Answer 14

declaration of faith

Question 15

Amidah

Answer 15

private prayers and blessings

Question 16

Mezuzah

Answer 16

box on the door of a Jewish home with prayers

Question 17

Minyan

Answer 17

group of at least 10 people who preform prayers in the synagogue

Question 18

Ketubah

Answer 18

marriage contract signed by the husband and wife’s father

Question 19

Pikuach Nefesh

Answer 19

obligation to save a persons life if possible

Question 20

Simchat Torah

Answer 20

“rejoicing the Torah”

Question 21

Sukkot

Answer 21

“tents or shelters”, feast of tabernacles

Question 22

Yad Veshem

Answer 22

“a memorial and a name”, Holocaust remembrance center or memorial in Jerusalem

Question 23

Hevrash Kadishah

Answer 23

“Holy Society”, prepare the body for burial

Question 24

Covenant

Answer 24

an agreement or promise that requires constant commitment from both sides. Made between God and Abraham in Genesis.