Definitions
Origins of Judaism
Denominations
Symbols
Festivals
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What word refers to when the Jewish people lived outside of Israel?
Diaspora
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Who was the first to follow one God?
Abraham
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What are the three main denominations of Judaism?
Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative.
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What is the most known symbol of Judaism?
The Star of David
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What is the new years of Judaism?
Rosh Hashanah
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What is the Jewish place of worship?
A synagogue
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Who was called to free the Israelites from slavery?
Moses was called to free the Israelites from slavery.
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What denomination is considered to be the most strict?
Orthodox
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What is the name for a box that is found outside of a Jewish home/synagogue?
A Mezuzah
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What is the most holy day of the year?
Yom Kippur
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What is a solemn and binding agreement between God and humanity?
A Covenant.
300
Who was the first Jewish king?
Saul
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What denomination stresses the needs of a group over the needs of an individual?
Conservative
300
What does a Mezuzah contain?
A Torah
300
What does Hanukkah celebrate?
The Maccabean revolt.
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What is Kosher?
The Jewish dietary laws.
400
Who was the third Jewish king of Israel?
Solomon
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What denomination believes that both the written and spoken Torah are human creations?
Reform
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What is the most sacred object of Jewish life and is essential to worship?
The Torah Scroll
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What does Passover celebrate?
The Exodus, the freedom of the slaves from ancient Egypt that followed the Ten Plagues.
500
What is a Kippah / Yarmulke? Why are they worn?
A small circular cap worn by Jewish men. They are worn to show respect for God when studying.
500
Who united the 12 tribes of Israel?
King David
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What is tikkun olam?
Repairing the world through social action.
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What is the Star of David believed to be?
The shape of King David's shield.
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What is the Jewish word for Sabbath?
Shabbat.
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