The nature of God as One
The Messiah
Mauritius (for fun!)
Random Judaism Questions
Moses
100

What is belief in one God called?

Monotheism

100

What is a Orthodox Jewish belief about the Messiah?

In every generation, there is a descendent of King David who has the potential to be the Messiah.

100

Where is Mauritius located?

East Africa (near Madagascar)

100

What happens during a Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony in the synagogue? 

I will check whether your answers are valid.

100

What were the plagues in Egypt? Name one.

  • Water into blood
  • Frogs
  • Gnats (or lice)
  • Flies
  • Death of livestock
  • Boils
  • Hail
  • Locusts
  • Darkness
  • Death of the firstborn
200

Why do Jews use G-D?

As a sign of respect.

200

What does the word 'Messiah' mean?

'Anointed One'

200

What language is commonly spoken in Mauritius?

Creole
200

What does Bar Mitzvah mean?

"Son of the Commandment"

200

Name one of the Ten Commandments 

Miss Pothunnah will check

300
What are the Hebrew letters of the name of God?
YHWH
300

Why do Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

Jesus did not fulfil the expectations that the Jews have for their Messiah, especially in his observance of Torah law and because Jews do not believe he established the Messianic Age.

300

What do you call a person from Mauritius?

Mauritian

300

Who was Abraham and where in the Torah is his story found?

Patriarch of Judaism & his story is found in Genesis.

300

How many Israelite men escaped Egypt?

600,000 men 

400

When YHWH appears in scripture or liturgy, instead of saying it, what do Jews use instead?

'Adonai' which means 'My Lord'. 

400

Who was the first King of Israel?

The first King of Israel was Saul. In anticipation of Saul being made king, the prophet Samuel anointed him to show that he was chosen by God.

400

What colour is the Mauritius flag? (Can you name any colours?)

Red, Blue, Yellow & Green

400

Explain two reasons why the Ten Commandments are important in Judaism.

I will check if your responses are valid.

400

Where did Jews wander for many years?

Between Egypt and Canaan
500

What is the Shema? (You need to recite it)

"Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

500

Why does the belief in the Messiah provide comfort to Jews in bad times?

Belief in the Messiah has provided some hope and comfort for Jews facing persecution and hardship. Many Jews murdered in the death camps during the Second World War went to their deaths proclaiming their belief in God and in the coming of the Messiah.
500

What is the main ethnic group that make up the population of Mauritius?

None! Mauritius is a multicultural society made up of several ethnic groups, including people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European descent.

500

Explain two ways Jewish people practise their faith at home

  • Keeping kosher food laws (e.g. not eating pork, separating meat and dairy).
  • Observing Shabbat at home (lighting candles, family meal, prayers).
  • Putting a mezuzah on the doorpost (contains the Shema). Touching or kissing it when entering/leaving to remember God’s presence and commandments.
500

How many Mitzvot are there?

613

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