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The Jewish prayer known as ______ is recited daily and expresses the oneness of God.
The Jewish prayer known as ______ is recited daily and expresses the oneness of God.
Shema
The festival of ______ commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.
The festival of ______ commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.
Hanukkah
The Jewish legal dietary laws are referred to as ______.
The Jewish legal dietary laws are referred to as ______.
Kashrut
______ is the ceremonial act of welcoming a Jewish baby into the covenant, often involving the circumcision of boys.
______ is the ceremonial act of welcoming a Jewish baby into the covenant, often involving the circumcision of boys.
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A ______ is a communal prayer quorum of at least ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.
A ______ is a communal prayer quorum of at least ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.
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A ______ is worn as a head covering during prayer and represents reverence and humility before God.
A ______ is worn as a head covering during prayer and represents reverence and humility before God.
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Moses received the Ten Commandments on ______, a significant mountain in Jewish tradition.
Moses received the Ten Commandments on ______, a significant mountain in Jewish tradition.
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Study Notes
Jewish Beliefs and Practices
- Jews/Hebrews/Israelites: Semitic people.
- Tzedakah: Charity.
- Tefillah: Prayer.
- Kashrut/Kosher: Dietary laws.
- Mitzvot: Jewish commandments.
- Shabbat: Sabbath.
- Yarmulke/Kippah: Head covering.
- Haggadah: Book used during Passover.
- Cantor: Leader in Jewish worship.
- Quorum/Minyan: Minimum number of people needed for Jewish services.
- Amidah: Standing prayer.
- Yad Pointer: Pointer used to follow along with the reading of the Torah.
- Ethnic Vs. Religious Jew: Distinction between ancestry and religious identity.
- Ashkenazic: Eastern European Jewish tradition.
- Sephardic: Spanish and Portuguese Jewish tradition.
- Mizrahim: Jews from the Middle East and North Africa.
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Rite of passage for adolescents.
- Brit Milah: Circumcision.
- Tanakh: Hebrew Bible.
- Kehillah: Jewish community.
- Festivals: Significant religious celebrations.
- Hanukkah & Yom Kippur: Specific holidays.
- Rosh Hashanah & Sukkot & Pesach: Additional holidays.
Jewish Symbols
- Mezuzah: Small box containing religious texts.
- Tallit: Prayer shawl.
- Tefillin: Small leather boxes containing religious texts.
- Breastplates: Often used in religious ceremonies.
- Aron Kodesh: Sacred chest.
Jewish History and Figures
- Moses: Received the Ten Commandments, important figure in Jewish history.
- Abraham: Patriarch of the Jewish faith.
- Maimonides: Important Jewish philosopher.
- Jewish Divisions: (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist) Differences in approaches to Jewish tradition and law.
Jewish Practices and Rituals
- Seder Meal: Passover meal with specific foods and rituals.
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Explore the foundational aspects of Jewish beliefs and practices in this quiz. From Tzedakah and Tefillah to the significance of Shabbat and Bar/Bat Mitzvah, test your knowledge on the key elements that shape Jewish identity and traditions. Dive into the rich variety of cultural and religious practices within the Jewish community.
