Early History
What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?
The 10 Commandments on stone tablets. This became the Jewish Torah.
How many prayer times are there in a day?
3
What is the statement of belief that is said like a prayer?
Shema
What is the Law portion of the Tanakh called?
Torah
What does the name YHWH mean?
I am.
Traditionally the Ark of the Covenant with the 10 Commandments was in them. This meant the presence of God was there.
What movement do Jews do when they pray?
Shucking (rocking back and forth)
What is the thing that hangs on their door?
A mezuzah
What is the Ketuvim?
Writings
No, Christians and Muslims do too.
What was the day of rest called?
Sabbath or Shabbat
True or False: Jews eat animals whose hooves are split and chew their food once.
False: The animal's hooves have to be split and they have to chew their cud.
What does the Magen David symbolize?
The perfect covenant- a triangle pointing up to God and a triangle pointing down to earth.
What are the first five books of the Torah called? Name them.
Pentateuch. Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Leviticus
What is the Promised Land called?
Canaan
Who was the person whom the Jews wanted the Messiah to be like?
King David
Which is kosher: Salmon or lobster? Why?
How many times is tefillin wrapped on the arm? What does it symbolize?
7. The 6 days of creation and the day of rest.
Psalms
What is heaven called?
Garden of Eden
Who was the first monotheist in a polytheistic society?
Abraham
How would you make this meal kosher: A burger with cheese and bacon with a poutine.
B) A beef burger with soy cheese/no cheese, turkey bacon, and a poutine with soy cheese curds
What is the numerical value of chai?
18
What does the book of Esther talk about?
A battle story about Queen Esther protecting the people during the Babylonian Exile.
The Babylonian Exile