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Question 1

What is the central text of Judaism?

Answer 1

The Torah.

Question 2

True or False: The Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Jewish New Year is known as _____ .

Answer 3

Rosh Hashanah.

Question 4

What is the significance of the Star of David?

Answer 4

It is a symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity.

Question 5

What are the two main branches of Judaism?

Answer 5

Orthodox and Reform.

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which holiday commemorates the exodus from Egypt? A) Yom Kippur B) Passover C) Hanukkah

Answer 6

B) Passover.

Question 7

What is the Hebrew term for God?

Answer 7

Adonai.

Question 8

True or False: Kosher laws dictate what foods are permissible for Jews to eat.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a prayer shawl worn during prayer.

Answer 9

Tallit.

Question 10

What is the significance of the Menorah?

Answer 10

It is a seven-branched candelabrum and a symbol of Judaism.

Question 11

What is the term for Jewish law?

Answer 11

Halakha.

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a Jewish day of atonement? A) Sukkot B) Yom Kippur C) Purim

Answer 12

B) Yom Kippur.

Question 13

What does the term ‘Mitzvah’ mean?

Answer 13

A commandment or good deed in Judaism.

Question 14

True or False: The Western Wall is a sacred site in Jerusalem.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a collection of Jewish texts that includes the Mishnah and Talmud.

Answer 15

Gemara.

Question 16

What is the significance of Shabbat?

Answer 16

It is a day of rest and spiritual enrichment.

Question 17

What is the Jewish practice of circumcision called?

Answer 17

Brit Milah.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which festival celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple? A) Passover B) Hanukkah C) Rosh Hashanah

Answer 18

B) Hanukkah.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a synagogue?

Answer 19

It serves as a place of worship and community gathering.

Question 20

True or False: A Bar Mitzvah is a coming-of-age ceremony for boys.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a Jewish prayer recited in mourning.

Answer 21

Kaddish.

Question 22

What is the Jewish belief in one God called?

Answer 22

Monotheism.

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a Jewish holiday? A) Sukkot B) Eid al-Fitr C) Purim

Answer 23

B) Eid al-Fitr.

Question 24

What does ‘Shalom’ mean?

Answer 24

Peace.

Question 25

True or False: Jews believe in the concept of an afterlife.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a collection of Jewish mystical texts.

Answer 26

Kabbalah.

Question 27

What is the role of a Rabbi?

Answer 27

A Rabbi is a spiritual leader and teacher in Judaism.

Question 28

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a Jewish dietary restriction? A) No pork B) No fish C) No dairy

Answer 28

A) No pork.

Question 29

What is the purpose of the Shema?

Answer 29

It is a declaration of faith in one God.

Question 30

True or False: The Talmud is composed of the Mishnah and the Gemara.

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The _____ are the first five books of the Bible.

Answer 31

Pentateuch.

Question 32

What is the significance of the Yarmulke?

Answer 32

It is a skullcap worn by Jewish men to show reverence to God.

Question 33

Multiple choice: Which Jewish holiday involves the building of a temporary shelter? A) Yom Kippur B) Sukkot C) Hanukkah

Answer 33

B) Sukkot.

Question 34

What is the Jewish view on charity?

Answer 34

Charity is considered a moral obligation.

Question 35

True or False: The Ten Commandments are fundamental laws in Judaism.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the Jewish prayer for the dead.

Answer 36

Yizkor.

Question 37

What is a significant practice during Yom Kippur?

Answer 37

Fasting.

Question 38

Multiple choice: Which text contains Jewish laws and ethics? A) Torah B) New Testament C) Quran

Answer 38

A) Torah.

Question 39

What is the significance of the phrase 'Tikkun Olam'?

Answer 39

It means 'repairing the world' and emphasizes social justice.

Question 40

True or False: Jews are required to pray three times a day.

Answer 40

True.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a Jewish festival of lights.

Answer 41

Hanukkah.