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?

<p>To store Torah scrolls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reminder of the commandments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mezuzah in Judaism?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of the Yad in Judaism?

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

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

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

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