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Question 1

What does worship in Judaism mean?

Answer 1

Showing love, respect, and devotion to God through prayers, rituals, and following mitzvot rules.

Question 2

What is a Kippah?

Answer 2

A small cap worn on the head as a sign of respect to God.

Question 3

What does the Tallit symbolize?

Answer 3

The commandments of the Torah.

Question 4

What are Tefillin?

Answer 4

Small black leather boxes with Torah verses, worn on the arm and forehead during weekday morning prayers.

Question 5

What is the Shema?

Answer 5

A central prayer declaring the oneness of God, recited in the morning and evening.

Question 6

What is Kiddush?

Answer 6

A blessing recited over wine to sanctify the Sabbath and holidays.

Question 7

What is a Mezuzah?

Answer 7

A small case with Hebrew verses placed on doorposts to remind of God’s presence.

Question 8

What is the significance of Shabbat Candles?

Answer 8

Candles lit on Friday evening to welcome the Sabbath.

Question 9

What are synagogues linked to historically?

Answer 9

The ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

Question 10

What is the Ark (Aron Kodesh) in a synagogue?

Answer 10

A special cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept.

Question 11

What does the Eternal Light (Ner Tamid) symbolize?

Answer 11

God’s eternal presence.

Question 12

Why are synagogues important?

Answer 12

They serve as places of worship, community centers, and help preserve tradition.

Question 13

What types of activities do synagogues host?

Answer 13

• Education
• Social Events
• Charity Work
• Cultural Activities

Question 14

What is Brit Milah?

Answer 14

The ritual circumcision of Jewish boys, done on the eighth day after birth.

Question 15

What is a Bar Mitzvah?

Answer 15

A ceremony where Jewish boys become responsible for their religious duties at age 13.

Question 16

What is a Bat Mitzvah?

Answer 16

A ceremony where Jewish girls become responsible for their religious duties at age 12.

Question 17

What do Jewish weddings involve?

Answer 17

Signing of the ketubah, the chuppah, and breaking of the glass.

Question 18

What are the components of Jewish mourning rituals?

Answer 18

• Sitting shiva
• Reciting Kaddish
• Observing Yahrzeit

Question 19

What is a Minyan?

Answer 19

A group of ten Jewish adults needed for certain prayers.

Question 20

What is Shabbat?

Answer 20

The weekly day of rest and worship, starting at sunset on Friday.

Question 21

What is Passover (Pesach)?

Answer 21

A festival that remembers the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt.

Question 22

What do Jews do during Sukkot?

Answer 22

Build and decorate a sukkah and wave the lulav and etrog during prayers.

Question 23

What is Yom Kippur?

Answer 23

The holiest day of the Jewish year, focused on repentance and forgiveness.

Question 24

What does Rosh Hashanah signify?

Answer 24

The beginning of the Jewish New Year, a time for self-examination and renewal.

Question 25

What is the TeNaK?

Answer 25

The Hebrew Bible, including the Torah, Prophets (Nevi'im), and Writings (Ketuvim).

Question 26

What does kosher refer to?

Answer 26

Foods that can be eaten by Jewish people and purity of objects like Torah scrolls ## Footnote Kosher laws dictate dietary restrictions and the preparation of food in accordance with Jewish law.

Question 27

What is Shabbat?

Answer 27

A day of rest that occurs every week from Friday night to Saturday ## Footnote The concept of Shabbat is rooted in the creation story, where God rested on the seventh day.

Question 28

How many mitzvot are there in the Torah?

Answer 28

613 mitzvot rules ## Footnote Mitzvot are commandments that guide Jewish ethical and ritual behavior.

Question 29

What is a synagogue?

Answer 29

A house of assembly for public prayer, study, and assembly ## Footnote Synagogues serve as community centers for Jewish worship and education.

Question 30

What are the Torah's five books?

Answer 30

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy ## Footnote The Torah is considered the holiest text in Judaism.

Question 31

What does the phrase 'make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments' refer to?

Answer 31

Items worn in worship according to the Book of Numbers ## Footnote This refers to the commandment of Tzitzit, the fringes worn on garments.

Question 32

What is Brit Milah?

Answer 32

The circumcision of male infants as a covenant with God ## Footnote It is typically performed on the eighth day after birth.

Question 33

What does 'They become one flesh' signify?

Answer 33

The concept of marriage in the Torah ## Footnote This reflects the sacred bond established between partners in marriage.

Question 34

What is the kosher dietary law regarding animals?

Answer 34

Any animal that chews the cud is permissible to eat ## Footnote This is part of the dietary laws outlined in the Book of Leviticus.

Question 35

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Answer 35

A sacred occasion commemorated with loud blasts ## Footnote Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year and is a time for reflection and repentance.

Question 36

What is Yom Kippur known as?

Answer 36

The Day of Atonement ## Footnote It is the holiest day in Judaism, dedicated to fasting and prayer for forgiveness.

Question 37

What does Pesach/Passover commemorate?

Answer 37

A festival celebrating the Exodus from Egypt ## Footnote It is observed with rituals including the Seder meal.