Judaism Questions

Question 0

What are the 3 books of the Tenakh

Answer 0

The Torah
The Nevi’im
The Ketuvim

Question 1

What is Ketuvim

Answer 1

A book of the Tenakh containing writings

Question 2

What is the Nevi’im

Answer 2

A book of the Tenakh containing prophets books

Question 3

What are the 6 orders (sections) of the Talmud

Answer 3

Seeds
Festivals
Women
Damages
Holy things
Purities

Question 5

What language is the Talmud in

Answer 5

Aramaic

Question 6

What might some reasons be for prejudice and discrimination

Answer 6

Fear
Upbringing
Scapegoating
Envy
Genes
Ignorance
Stereotyping

Question 7

Ten tests that God gave to Abraham

Answer 7

1) God tells him to leave his homeland
2) As soon as he arrives in the promised land, he encounters a famine
3) Egyptians capture his wife, Sarah, and bring her to Pharaoh
4) Abraham faces incredible odds in the battle of the four and five kings
5) He marries Hagar after being unable to have children with Sarah
6) God tells him to circumcise himself at an advanced age
7) The king of Gerar captures Sarah
8) God tells Abraham to send Hagar (his new wife) away after having a child with her
9) His son, Ishmael becomes estranged
10) God tells him to sacrifice his only son Isaac upon an altar.

Question 8

What does Eternal mean

Answer 8

Everlasting

Question 9

What does benevolent mean

Answer 9

All loving

Question 10

What does omnipotent mean

Answer 10

All powerful

Question 11

What is monotheism

Answer 11

Belief in only one God

Question 12

What does omniscient mean

Answer 12

All knowing

Question 13

What does transcendent mean

Answer 13

Beyond (we will never understand him)

Question 14

What does omnipresent mean

Answer 14

Everywhere

Question 15

Where did Moses receive the Torah

Answer 15

Mount Sinai

Question 16

The mishnah was arranged in six orders (parts) each one know in Hebrew as a _________

Answer 16

Seder

Question 17

Advantages of studying the talmud (4)

Answer 17

It is accurate
You can interpret it how you wish
You can learn Aramaic
The commentary is helpful

Question 18

Disadvantages of studying the talmud

Answer 18

It is quite complicated
Difficult to understand
Without the commentary you would struggle especially since it’s in Aramaic

Question 19

As Jews pray, the _______ arm is placed across the chest facing the heart so that the word of God enters both the head and the heart

Answer 19

Left

Question 20

What is the reason that God gives for commanding Jews to wear a tallit

Answer 20

So that they can look at the tassels and remember the commandments

Question 21

What is the effect of lots of Jewish men wearing tallits

Answer 21

It creates a sense of community

Question 22

List 3 things you are NOT allowed to do on Shabbat

Answer 22

No public transport - only walk
No being creative or even writing
Not allowed to rub something out that’s been written
Cannot carry things (kept in the sanctuary)

Question 23

What is the importance of the Tallit

Answer 23

They’ve got tzittzits on them which remind them of the 613 rules

Question 24

What is used to read the Torah

Answer 24

A yad

Question 25

Why is 10 an important number

Answer 25

10 commandments 10 plagues sent by God 10 days of repentance in a year 10 tasks were sent to Abraham

Question 26

Benefit of a minyan

Answer 26

Brings the community closer together especially in a small town

Question 27

Why is there a ner tamid in synagogues

Answer 27

To show that God is eternal and everlasting

Question 28

How do feature and symbols of a synagogue reflect temple worship

Answer 28

Prayer hall faces towards Jerusalem where the temple was | The bimah - raised platform, a feature that was in the temple

Question 29

What does the aron hakodesh hold

Answer 29

The torah - the original ten commandments

Question 30

Why do Jews observe kosher law

Answer 30

It's in the Torah | It's healthy

Question 31

What makes a food kosher

Answer 31

If it has BOTH split hooves and chews the cud then it is kosher

Question 32

How is Yad Vashem used as an educational centre

Answer 32

International school Speakers 100,000 books

Question 33

How is Yad Vashem used as a remembrance center

Answer 33

It has an archive of names and testemonies Large collection of documentation Many photographs

Question 34

What remains of the Holy Temple

Answer 34

The wailing wall

Question 35

Name 2 things Jews must do in order to follow kashrut

Answer 35

No road kill Blood must be drained No cross contamination

Question 36

What are Jewish laws on alcohol

Answer 36

Not forbidden as long as it's Kosher. After it is bottled it must only be handled by Jews Additives and utensils must be kosher

Question 37

3 kosher foods

Answer 37

Chicken Sheep Cow Goat

Question 38

3 Trefah foods

Answer 38

Pig Rabbit Camel Most birds

Question 39

All vegetables and dairy products are __________

Answer 39

Kosher

Question 40

Are women allowed to wear Kippahs

Answer 40

Only in reform

Question 41

Why do Jews wear Kippahs

Answer 41

Reminds them that God is above them Shows she is proud to be Jewish Says that they should do so in the Talmud

Question 42

What does Leviticus say about Jewish dress

Answer 42

'Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard' Don't mix wool and linen

Question 43

How might the Bet Din help someone

Answer 43

``` Any religious problem May help someone convert to Judaism Divorce issues Money issues Child issues (IVF, Adoption) Monitor Kosher restaurants ```

Question 44

Where might a Brit Milah take place

Answer 44

Synagogue Baby's home Hospital

Question 45

According to Jewish faith what could a boy be responsible for from the age of 13

Answer 45

His actions His faith Part of the Minyan

Question 46

What does a boy do for the first time following his 13th birthday

Answer 46

``` Read in Shabbat service Wear a tallit Lead service Make short speech Lead prayers ```

Question 47

Why are there classes in the synagogue

Answer 47

To help a boy prepare for his Bah Mitzvah

Question 48

After a boys Bah Mitzvah what might the Rabbi do

Answer 48

Attend a celebratory meal Speak about the Torah Praise and encourage the boy to take his responsibilities seriously

Question 49

A girl becomes a Bat Mitzvah at the age of ____

Answer 49

12

Question 50

How does a girl celebrate her Bat Mitzvah in the orthodox tradition

Answer 50

By enjoying a family meal at home

Question 51

What does the London School Of Jewish Studies teach girls from the Orthodox tradition

Answer 51

Study of their faith The role in keeping a Jewish home Practice the making of Challah bread for Shabbat

Question 52

What are the challenges to a family unit

Answer 52

``` Higher divorce rates Greater geographical spread (of wider families) Hectic lifestyle Financial pressure Electrical divices ```

Question 53

Role of a father

Answer 53

Financial and religious support | Study of the Torah and ensure that his family does so too

Question 54

Role of a mother

Answer 54

Ensure the home is kosher Prepare for Shabbat - begin the weekly shabbat ceremony + other festivals Teach daughters their future roles as mothers Perhaps focus on career but only in Reform

Question 55

Jews are not allowed to ___________ the body they must be buried

Answer 55

Cremate

Question 56

What must happen while the body is awaiting burial

Answer 56

Someone must stay with it | Candles lit

Question 57

What must happen after the body is washed

Answer 57

It is wrapped in a plain linen shroud and a tallit

Question 58

What happens to someone's tallit after death

Answer 58

One of the tzitzits is removed because prayer is no longer required

Question 59

What are the rules on coffins

Answer 59

Everyone must have a simple coffin to show equality

Question 60

Where is the coffin taken for a funeral

Answer 60

To a cemetry | NOT the synagogue because it is considered a place of life

Question 61

What does everyone do before leaving the funeral

Answer 61

Wash their hands to symbolise leaving death behind

Question 62

What is the Jewish law about tombstones

Answer 62

Everyone must have one so that nobody is forgotten

Question 63

Flowers are not used to remember the dead but visitors may place a small __________ on the grave

Answer 63

Stone/pebble

Question 64

Jews believe that living correctly and following rules will influence what happens after _________

Answer 64

Death

Question 65

During the immediate mourning faze, a close friend prepares a meal. What is in this meal and what is it called?

Answer 65

Eggs (resembles new life) and bread. | The meal of condolence

Question 66

What happens during the 'shiva' period

Answer 66

Mourners sit on low stools or the floor. They are not allowed mirrors, they cannot change clothes, they cannot bathe nor have sex, in other words 'no comfort'. They must also pray thrice a day

Question 67

What happens during the lesser mourning faze

Answer 67

Normal life may resume however they cannot attend parties.

Question 68

During the lesser mourning period what must male mourners say in the synagogue daily

Answer 68

Kaddish

Question 69

How do young Jews find a partner

Answer 69

Parents Dating agency Met at synagogue

Question 70

Traditionally parents found their child's partner. This is still used by some _______________ Jews who believe that a matchmaker (____________) is actively working on God's behalf

Answer 70

Orthodox | Shadchan

Question 71

How long is betrothal in Judaism

Answer 71

About 12 months

Question 72

In Jewish law, betrothal has legal status and so can only be broken by _________ or ____________

Answer 72

Death or divorce

Question 73

Why is marriage important to Jews

Answer 73

It means that they can have sex It means that they can have a baby which keeps the faith alive The Torah says it's good

Question 74

In what condition can mitzvoth be broken + example

Answer 74

All 613 can be broken if it helps save life E.g. Man at risk of death can be driven to hospital and treated on Shabbat E.g. Sick people are not expected to fast during Yom Kippur

Question 75

What are Jewish views on Euthenasia

Answer 75

Because life is so valuable, nothing to bring death more quickly is permitted

Question 76

On their death bed, what will a Jewish person do

Answer 76

Make a final confession and recite the Shema | No Jew shall die alone

Question 77

In _____________ Judaism, those present on first hearing of the death of a loved one, will traditionally make a small _______ in their clothes. Reform Jews are more likely to _____ a neck tie or wear a torn _______ __________

Answer 77

Orthodox Tear Cut Black Ribbon

Question 78

Example of Prejucidice

Answer 78

Racism Homophobia Sexism