The Chosen

Question 1

Orthodox definition

Answer 1

Adjective: Accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion

Question 2

Talmud definition and details

Answer 2

Definition: Noun. The important religious text for the Jewish that helps to guide them with standards and customs
Details: Explains and applies Torah scriptures. Contains the teachings of thousands of rabbis and is the basis for Jewish law

Question 3

Define Hasidic

Answer 3

Adjective. Refers to a member of one of the Jewish subgroups devoted to strict observance of the ritual law and celebration of the divine presence inside everything

Question 4

Yiddish definition and fact

Answer 4

Definition: One type of language spoken by Jews before the Holocaust. Originally a German dialect with words from Hebrew. Spoken by Jews in Central and Eastern Europe

Question 5

Earlocks definitions

Answer 5

1st definition: Noun. A curl of hair hanging in front of the ear
Other definition: Hair that Hasidic Jewish men let grow out in front of the ear

Question 6

Define Shabbat

Answer 6

Noun. Refers to the 7th day of the Jewish week that is dedicated to rest and abstention from work

Question 7

What are 2 other words for a Skullcap?

Answer 7

Yarmulke and Kippah

Question 8

Skullcap definition

Answer 8

Noun. A small, simple, and round cap that fits on top of the head and is worn especially by Jewish men and Catholic clergymen

Question 9

What is the plural form of Apikorsm?

Answer 9

Apikoros

Question 10

Define Apikorsm

Answer 10

Noun. A Jewish person who is not fully committed and/or is a skeptic of Jewish traditions, customs, and overall religious beliefs

Question 11

Define Abba

Answer 11

A term of endearment a Jewish child might use when speaking to their father, a more intimate word than father. (kinda like “daddy”)

Question 12

Define Rabbi

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Noun. A man trained to lead a Jewish congregation and perform its ceremonies

Question 13

Define the Torah

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Noun. A Jewish scroll that contains the first 5 books of the Old testament, also called the Pentateuch. The most important and sacred book to the Jewish community

Question 14

Define Messiah

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The savior of the Jews that they were and still are waiting for. A king who will be sent by God to save the Jews

Question 15

Define Tzitzit

Answer 15

Noun. The name for specially knitted ritual tassels or fringes commonly worn by Jews as a part if their traditional clothing

Question 16

Define tzaddik

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Noun. A guru-like figure that has given his whole life to study the Torah and to practice the commandments; the spiritual leader of the modern Hasidic community

Question 17

Define The Commandments

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Noun. Refers to the 613 laws that God gave to the Jews

Question 18

Define Goy/ goyim

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Noun. A word that Jews use to describe a person who is a gentile, or non-jew

Question 19

Define I’chaim

Answer 19

Noun. A drinking toast used when wishing the best for a person

Question 20

Define Synagogue

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Noun. A house of worship for members of the Jewish religion to congregate and practice religious customs

Question 21

Define Zionism

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Noun. An international movement that originally had the goal of establishing a Jewish state in Palestine. Today, it seeks to support the country of Israel

Question 22

Define Yeshiva

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Noun. A Jewish religious school that focuses study on traditional Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Torah

Question 23

Define Nu

Answer 23

A word that is used in speech to express expectation of an answer or action; generally requires an answer such as “So?”, “What’s up?”, or “Huh?”. Doesn’t have one single definition, it’s kind of abstract