Set 10 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a GET? And what does the word גט mean?

A

A Jewish divorce document; גט translates to ‘document’.

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2
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Explain what the term Agunah means.

A

A ‘chained’ woman; a woman who is unable to remarry because her husband refuses to grant her a GET or is missing.

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3
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Which finger is the wedding ring placed on during the ceremony?

A

The index finger of the right hand, according to Ashkenazi tradition; others may use the ring finger.

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4
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How many days after birth is the brit milah performed on?

A

On the eighth day after birth, including the day of birth.

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5
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Why do we observe the ritual of brit milah?

A

As a sign of the covenant between G-d and Abraham and his descendants.

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6
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Who was the first person to be circumcised in the Torah?

A

Abraham.

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7
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How old was Isaac when he was circumcised?

A

Eight days old.

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8
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What is the Hebrew name we give to the person that performs a brit milah?

A

A mohel.

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