Central Figures
Who is the main central figure in Judaism?
Abraham
What symbol represents Judaism?
The star of David
What Jewish festival last eight days?
Hanukkah
How far back does Judaism go?
4,000 years
What do the orthodox men wear?
Skull caps
Jews believed that (this central figure) created the universe and everything else within it.
God
How many commandments are there in Judaism?
613
Sufganoits are better known as what food?
Jelly doughnuts
In the middle east where Judaism is rooted what is modern Canaan called?
Israel
What is the Babka sweet cake filled with?
Cinniamon or chocolate
Who built the great temple, a place that people could worship god?
King Soloman
How many principles of faiths were there?
Thirteen
What is the beginning of the annual Torah reading cycle called?
Simchat Torah
Judaism tends to emphasize practice over ____?
belief
What is a shofar?
A rams horn
What did Jews believe that everyone had with God?
Everyone had different relationships to God.
Are actions more important than beliefs in Judaism? True or false?
True
What is the memorial day for Jews called?
Yom Hashoah
How many tribes of Israel are there?
12
What do Orthodox women wear when they are married?
They cover their head with clothing such as a wig, hat or scarf.
Why do Jewish people not believe in Jesus Christ?
They are waiting for the Messiah.
What is the 5th core belief in Judaism?
Prayers are to be directed to god alone.
What holiday is translated as "Feast of Tabernacles"?
Sukkot
Orthodox, conservative, reform and reconstruction are also known as what in Judaism?
The four main movements
What is fried dough that can be stuffed with meat, cheese or potato?
Knish