HOLIDAYS
FOOD
DENOMINATIONS
TRADITIONS
VALUES & ETHICS
100
This is the day of the week that Shabbat is on
What is Saturday?
100
What is considered the Jewish dietary laws?
What is Kosher?
100
What are the three denominations?
What is Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative Judaism?
100
In Jewish tradition, a boy typically celebrates his Bar Mitzvah at what age?
What is age 13?
100
What is the Hebrew word that is also an ethical principle emphasizing peace as well as meaning hello and goodbye?
What is shalom?
200
On this holiday, a new candle is lit on a menorah nightly and people play with a dreidel.
What is Hanukkah?
200
What is the afikoman?
What is matzah?
200
Which denomination is known for its focus on social justice?
What is Reform?
200
This traditional head covering worn by Jewish men is often a small, rounded skullcap. What is this?
What is a yarmulke/keepa?
200
The principle of treating others as you would like to be treated is often summarized by this term in Jewish ethics.
What is the Golden Rule?
300
This holiday commemorates the creation of the world by God and marks the beginning of repentance, ending with Yom Kippur.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
300
What is the Passover mixture called that is eaten to represent the mortar of Hebrew slaves?
What is charoset?
300
Which denomination is generally stricter adherence to traditional dress codes?
What is Orthodox
300
In Judaism, the central prayer recited multiple times a day is known as what?
What is the Shema?
300
What healing prayer is said in most services in reformed Jewish synagogues?
What is Mi Shebeirach?
400
This is the story in the Torah that is recounted and celebrated during Passover.
What is the story of Exodus?
400
What is the traditional bread, often braided, and commonly eaten on the sabbath day.
What is Challah?
400
What denomination prioritizes both written and oral Torah in interpreting laws?
What is Conservative?
400
What is the bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism called?
What is a Mikveh?
400
This Hebrew term refers to the concept of repairing or perfecting the world, often through acts of social justice.
What is Tikkun Olam?
500
On this Jewish holiday, a scroll of the Book of Esther is read, and participants often engage in festive meals and give to charity.
What is Purim?
500
What is the middle eastern dish, popular in jewish cuisine, consisting of ground chickpeas or fava beans formed into balls or patties.
What is Falafel?
500
In what year did the reform movement start?
What is 1873?
500
This mystical Jewish tradition involves the interpretation of hidden meanings in the Torah.
What is Kabbalah?
500
This biblical character is often cited as an example of unwavering faith and loyalty, particularly in the context of ethical dilemmas.
Who is Abraham?