Basic Concepts
Cultural Practices and Symbolism
Religious Practices and Traditions
Historical and Theological Knowledge
Advanced Concepts and Practices
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How old is Judaism?
Judaism is 3500 years old
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Hebrew word for peace used as a word of greeting or farewell?
Shalom
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When are boys circumcised?
8 days after birth
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What is Anti Semitisim?
Prejudice and Persecution against Jews
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What is a Rabbi?
a religious teacher
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What are the three different branches of Judaism?
The three main branches of Judaism are conservatism, orthodox, and reformed.
Conservatism observed the original practices of Judaism, whereas orthodox altered some aspects to reflect modern values with women. Reformed Jews continue to adapt to modern values and all services are in english.
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Who performs the circumcision?
A mohel
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How many times does the bride circle the groom during a jewish wedding?
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Who is the founder of Judaism?
Moses
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Which sect of Judaism takes the Torah the most literally?
Orthodox
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Who and how does the Jewish faith get passed on?
Halakah was the belief that as long as your blood mother was jewish, you are also considered part of the faith. This leads to a faith being long dated back to the first follower abraham.
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What is the Shabbat, and when does it take place?
It is the Sabbath day, and is from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
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Would a Jewish restaurant ever sell Lobster or Crab?
no its not kosher
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Who built the main jewish Temple?
Soloman (David’s son)
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In Judaism what are the sacred texts?
the torah, the prophets and the writings
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To avoid the danger of misusing the Holy Name of G-d, what names do Jewish services use?
YWHW, Blessed is he, Adonai.
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What is Minyan? And how many people have to participate in it?
Communal prayer that jews do, and 10 males 13 years or older participate in it.
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What is a get?
A Jewish divorce.
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What's the first covenant G-D promised jews?
First covenant in Judaism promised
The jewish people represented GOD'S chosen people
G-D chose Abraham and promised to bless him a great nation
The idea of promised land took more significances with patriarchs like
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Why is the Western Wall in Jerusalem important?
The Western Wall is important because it's where Jews can pray
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What must animals have/do to be considered kosher?
The animals must have cloven hooves and chew their cud.
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What takes place during a Jewish funeral?
Their family shows grief by tearing a piece of clothing. Burial takes place within 24 hours. Body will not be cremated. Sitting Shiva, the family receives visitors and gifts of food. This is followed by thirty days of social withdrawal and one official year of mourning.
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What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is celebrated by not eating, praying lots, and saying sorry for anything wrong they have done, and getting rid of their sins
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What are the periods of exile?
assyriaan invasion
babylonian invasion / destruction of temple
jerusalem became part of roman empire / romans destroyed the temple
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What is the meaning of the jewish Chai symbol and can you draw it?
This symbol, commonly seen on necklaces and other jewelry and ornaments, is simply the Hebrew word Chai meaning living G-d 