Food and Holidays
Denominations
Core Values
Jewish Texts
History
100
What is the Jewish holiday celebrating freedom from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
100
What is the most observant form of Judaism?
Orthodox
100
What book's laws do Jews need to follow?
Torah
100
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
100
Where did the biblical Jews live?
Israel
200
What is the meaning of kashrut?
Proper
200
What is the most followed form of Judaism?
Reform
200
What is the belief in one G-d called?
Monotheism
200
Where did G-d present the 10 commandments to Moses?
Mt. Sinai
200
What people destroyed the SECOND temple?
Romans
300
Which is a traditional Jewish food? a) Chicken Lo Mein b) Matzoh Ball Soup c) Goulash d) Sauerkraut
b) Matzoh Ball Soup
300
Name three of the denominations
a. Orthodox b. Conservative c. Reform d. Reconstructionist e. Humanist
300
Name TWO modern cultural values.
Ex.) education, Israel, social justice
300
Name the first Jew.
Abraham
300
Name the movement that established the State of Israel.
Zionism
400
How many candles does a full menorah for Hannukah have?
Nine (eight plus helper candle)
400
Which of the following groups would NOT observe kashrut? a. Orthodox b. Conservative c. Reconstructionist
Reconstructionist
400
What is charity in Hebrew?
Tzedakah
400
Name two of the three parts of the Tanakh.
Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), Ktuvim (Writings)
400
Name one of the Jewish kings of the biblical period.
Saul, Solomon
500
Which food isn't kosher? a. Barbeque chicken b. Turkey c. Cheeseburger d. Steak
c. Cheeseburger
500
Which of the following groups would OPPOSE intermarriage? a. Reform b. Reconstructionist c. Orthodox b. Catholicism
Orthodox
500
What is halacha?
Jewish law
500
Name both parts of the Talmud.
Mishnah and Gemara
500
Where did Rabbinical scholarship emerge after the destruction of the second temple?
Yavneh
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