30 Questions
Who is considered the greatest religious leader by Jews after Prophet Moses?
Maimonides
Which Jewish scholar attempted to harmonize Jewish beliefs with Greek philosophy, particularly with Aristotle's?
Maimonides
What was the aim of the Cabala philosophical system that began in Spain?
To find hidden, secret meaning in the scriptures
Which of the following was NOT a common restriction imposed on European Jews?
Sunlight restrictions
Which major event caused conditions for Jews in Europe to worsen significantly?
Coming of the Crusades
Where did many Jews flee to escape severe persecutions in Europe?
Poland or Lithuania
What was the title of the book written by Maimonides that attempted to harmonize Jewish beliefs with Greek philosophy?
The Guide for the Perplexed
What was the primary goal of the philosophical system known as Cabala?
To find mystical elements in religious texts
What compelled many Jews to leave Europe and immigrate to the United States?
Sporadic persecution and the occurrence of pogroms
Which color did European Jews commonly have to wear as a distinctive marker?
Yellow
What is the significance of Male Circumcision for early Israelites?
A powerful way of initiating males into the tribe
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Jews stopped pronouncing the name YaHWeH?
It was considered unlucky to say the name aloud
What does the prohibition against graven images of God result in for the Jewish faith?
Greater emphasis on words as the vehicle of religious expression
Who is considered one of the most admired figures in Jewish history as a prophet?
Moses
Which event led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the leaders of Judah being taken captive to Babylon?
The defeat by the Babylonians
What is Moses known for in Jewish history?
Leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt
'Jealous God' in Jewish faith refers to a God who?
Does not tolerate worship of any other gods
'A Religion of the Word' in Judaism emphasizes what aspect?
Importance of sacred scripture and words in religious expression
'Everlasting Love' as described in the Book of Hosea symbolizes what?
'Everlasting forgiveness' despite infidelity
How did Isaac and Jacob inherit the covenant that Abraham had with God?
Through being descendants of Abraham
What event does the Passover, Pesach, commemorate?
The escape of the Israelites from Egypt
Which Jewish festival marks the end of the yearly reading of the first 5 books of Jewish Scriptures?
Rejoicing in the Torah
What is celebrated during Purim in the Jewish faith?
Esther's success in foiling a plot to massacre all Jews in the Persian Empire
What is the central symbol in the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah?
Menorah
Which Jewish festival commemorates God's providence during the Israelites' sojourn in the desert?
Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkoth)
What is celebrated by having special foods served at a seder or ceremonial meal?
Pesach (Passover)
On which day do Orthodox Jews have a 24-hour fast and are prohibited from various activities including eating, drinking, and bathing?
Yom Kippur
'Sabbath offers a taste of the age to come when the whole world enjoys the light of God.' What is NOT permitted during Sabbath according to Orthodox Jews?
Eating dairy products
'The observance of Sabbath remains a key element of Jewish worship.' What phrase best describes Orthodox Judaism's stance on Sabbath observance?
No work is allowed starting from sunset every Friday.
Which branch of Judaism believes that personal conscience must be the final rule of life?
Conservative Judaism
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