The entire body of Jewish teachings; first 5 books in the bible.
What is the Torah?
100
A boy who has achieved the age of 13 and is consequently obligated to observe the commandments. Also, a ceremony marking the fact that a boy has achieved this age.
What is Bar Mitzvah?
100
Jewish people went here to pray for forgiveness, praise G-d and give thanks to G-d.
What is the Western Wall?
100
The food law in which some Jewish people follow.
What is Kosher?
200
Mazel Tov
What is good luck?
200
A religious teacher and person authorized to make decisions on issues of Jewish law. Also performs many of the same functions as a Protestant minister.
What is a rabbi?
200
Day of Atonement. A day set aside for fasting, depriving oneself of pleasures, and repenting from the sins of the previous year.
What is Yom Kippur?
200
The period of time where Jews were sent out of the Promised Land to other locations.
What is the Exile?
200
This and meat should not be eaten together according to Kosher food laws.
What is dairy?
300
Shavua Tov
What is good week?
300
From a Greek root meaning "assembly." The most widely accepted term for a Jewish house of worship. The Jewish equivalent of a church, mosque or temple.
What is a synagogues?
300
The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night.
What is Hanukka?
300
The worshipping of one God.
What is monotheistic?
300
The symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol.
What is the Star of David?
400
L'Chayim (li-KHAY-eem)
What is "Cheers!"?
400
A candelabrum. Usually refers to the nine-branched candelabrum used to hold the Chanukkah candles. Can also refer to the seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple.
What is a menorah?
400
During a marriage ceremony, this is the canopy above the bride and groom.
What is a chuppah?
400
The idea that God chose people to be the keepers of his covenant on earth.
Who are the chosen people?
400
One of the most mysterious areas of Jewish sexual practices;separation of husband and wife during the woman's menstrual period.
What is the law of Niddah?
500
Kippah
What is a Jewish hat?
500
A day of rest and spiritual enrichment.
What is Sabbath? (Shabbat)
500
The first female rabbi.
Who is Regina Jonas?
500
A cabinet like structure in a synagogue that houses the Torah scrolls
What is the Holy Ark?
500
As used in the Bible, a solemn and binding agreement between God and humanity.