Worship In The Home; The Written And Oral Law

Question 1

Jews Believe that Everyday Brings the Opportunity to __________ God.

Answer 1

Worship.

Question 2

What is the Mezuzah?

Answer 2

A Small Box that Contains a Handwritten Scroll of Verses From the Torah which is Fixed to a Doorpost. Jews Touch the Mezuzah as a Sign of Respect and a Reminder of God’s Law.

Question 3

What is the Tenakh?

Answer 3

24 Books of Jewish Scripture.

Question 4

The Tenakh Consists of 24 Books Grouped into Three Main Parts. What are they and their Meanings?

Answer 4

• Torah (Five Books of Moses).
• Nevi’Im (Prophets - Eight Books that Continue to Trace Jewish History).
• Ketuvim (Writings - Eleven Books that Contain a Collection of Poetry, Stories, Advice, Historical Accounts and More).

Question 5

Understanding the Torah (Law) is an Important Part of Jewish _______.

Answer 5

Life.

Question 6

The Mishnah caused Much Debate. What is it?

Answer 6

The First Written Version of Jewish Oral Law.

Question 7

The Discussion were Written Down after the Mishnah Caused Debate, this Became Known as the __________.

Answer 7

Gemara.

Question 8

The Mishnah and Gemara were then Combined to Form the __________.

Answer 8

Talmud.

Question 9

Orthodox Jews ________ the Torah and Talmud. Reform Jews don’t.

Answer 9

Study.