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Judaism Flashcards

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1
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What is the central text of Judaism?

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The Tanakh, which includes the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.

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True or False: Judaism is a monotheistic religion.

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True

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

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Torah

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What is the Jewish day of rest and worship called?

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Shabbat

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Which covenant is central to Jewish belief?

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The covenant between God and the Israelites.

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Who is considered the patriarch of Judaism?

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Abraham

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What do Jews call the dietary laws they follow?

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Kashrut

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True or False: The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah.

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True

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What is the significance of the Western Wall?

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It is a sacred site in Jerusalem and a remnant of the Second Temple.

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10
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What is the Jewish festival of lights called?

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Hanukkah

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

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Kaddish

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What is the name of the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys?

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Bar Mitzvah

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What does the term ‘Diaspora’ refer to in Judaism?

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The dispersion of Jews outside of Israel.

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True or False: Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement.

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True

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What is the Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?

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Passover (Pesach)

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Name one of the three main branches of Judaism.

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Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform

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What is the term used for Jewish law?

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Halakha

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Fill in the blank: The Jewish text that contains rabbinic discussions of law is called the _____ .

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Talmud

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What is the significance of circumcision in Judaism?

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It is a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham.

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True or False: The Star of David is a symbol commonly associated with Judaism.

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True

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21
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What is the name of the prayer shawl worn during prayer?

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Tallit

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22
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What do Jews call the weekly Torah reading?

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Parashah

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What is the term for the Jewish mystical tradition?

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Kabbalah

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What is the significance of the holiday Sukkot?

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It commemorates the Israelites’ wandering in the desert.

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Fill in the blank: The Jewish New Year is celebrated in the month of _____ .

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Tishrei

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26
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What is the name of the Jewish prayer that is recited in the morning, afternoon, and evening?

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Shemoneh Esrei (Amidah)

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27
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True or False: The Torah is primarily written in Latin.

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False

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28
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What is a synagogue?

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A Jewish house of worship.

29
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What is the Hebrew term for God?

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Adonai or Hashem

30
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What is the significance of the menorah?

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It is a symbol of Judaism and represents the seven days of creation.

31
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah is called _____ .

A

Shavuot

32
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What is the significance of the Shema?

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It is a declaration of the oneness of God.

33
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What is the name of the Jewish festival that marks the end of the harvest season?

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Sukkot

34
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True or False: The Haggadah is a text read during Passover Seders.

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True

35
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What is the term for the Jewish law that governs ethical behavior?

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Mitzvot

36
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What does the term ‘Mashiach’ refer to?

A

The Messiah in Jewish belief.

37
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish observance of mourning is known as _____ .

A

Shiva

38
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What is the Jewish prayer that expresses gratitude for food?

A

Brachah

39
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What does ‘Tikkun Olam’ mean?

A

Repairing the world.

40
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True or False: The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar.

A

True

41
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What is the significance of the Tefillin?

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They are phylacteries worn during prayer as a reminder of God’s commandments.

42
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What is the primary language of the Hebrew Bible?

A

Hebrew

43
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish ritual bath is known as a _____ .

A

Mikvah

44
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What is the Jewish concept of afterlife called?

A

Olam Ha-Ba (the World to Come)

45
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What is the significance of the Shofar?

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It is a ram’s horn blown during the High Holidays.

46
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True or False: Judaism recognizes Jesus as the Messiah.

A

False

47
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What is the name of the Jewish prayer book?

A

Siddur

48
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What is a kosher animal?

A

An animal that meets the dietary laws set by Judaism.

49
Q

Fill in the blank: The Jewish festival of Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from _____ .

A

Haman

50
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What is the name of the Jewish leader or teacher?

A

Rabbi

51
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What does ‘Challah’ refer to?

A

The braided bread eaten during Shabbat.

52
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True or False: The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat celebrates the New Year for trees.

A

True

53
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What is the Hebrew term for the study of Torah?

A

Torah study (Talmud Torah)

54
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What is the name of the collection of Jewish legal texts?

A

Mishnah

55
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish festival of Shavuot celebrates the _____ .

A

Giving of the Torah

56
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What is the term for the Jewish mourning prayer?

A

Kaddish

57
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What does the term ‘Shalom’ mean?

A

Peace

58
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What is the name of the Jewish text that discusses ethical teachings?

A

Pirkei Avot

59
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True or False: Jewish tradition teaches that there are 613 commandments.

A

True

60
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What is the purpose of the Tallit Katan?

A

It is a garment worn under clothing to fulfill the commandment of tzitzit.

61
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What is the term for a Jewish community?

A

Kehillah

62
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish month of _____ is associated with fasting and reflection before the High Holidays.

A

Elul

63
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What is the significance of the Torah scroll?

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It is a handwritten copy of the Torah that is treated with great reverence.

64
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What does ‘Havdalah’ signify?

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The ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat.

65
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What is the term for a Jewish wedding ceremony?

A

Kiddushin

66
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True or False: The Jewish practice of giving to charity is called Tzedakah.

A

True

67
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What is the name of the Jewish festival that celebrates freedom?

A

Passover (Pesach)

68
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What is the Hebrew term for the Land of Israel?

A

Eretz Yisrael

69
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Fill in the blank: The Jewish practice of lighting candles before Shabbat is called _____ .

A

Candle lighting

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