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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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