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Judaism: Commandments, Sin, Shema, Mezuzah

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What is the most sacred day for Jews that is observed from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday?

Shabbat (correct)
Rosh Hashanah
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur

Which Jewish feast celebrates the freedom of Jewish slaves from the Egyptian Pharaoh over 3000 years ago?

Rosh Hashanah
Purim
Yom Kippur
Pesach (Passover) (correct)

What is the significance of Kiddush in the context of Jewish observances like Shabbat?

Fasting
A prayer sanctifying Shabbat (correct)
Lighting candles
A ritual meal

What is the purpose of an Ark (aron hakodesh) in a synagogue?

To store Torah scrolls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional significance of wearing a kippah (prayer cap) by Jewish men and boys?

Reminder of the commandments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mezuzah in Judaism?

To remind Jews of their obligations towards God (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it forbidden in Judaism to eat meat and dairy together?

Because of the specific injunction in the Torah not to boil a kid in its mother's milk (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the significance of the Shema in Judaism?

It is a declaration of faith recited every night (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Yad in Judaism?

To adorn the Torah and assist in reading sacred texts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are birds of prey not allowed to be consumed according to Kashrut?

To differentiate between clean and unclean birds in Jewish dietary laws (D) Signup and view all the answers

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