The nature of God as One
The Messiah
Mauritius
The synagogue
Moses
100

What is belief in one God called?

Monotheism

100

What is a Orthodox Jewish belief about the Messiah?

In every generation, there is a descendent of King David who has the potential to be the Messiah.

100

Where is Mauritius located?

East Africa (near Madagascar)

100

What is the key term for the Ark in the synagogue?

Aron Hakodesh

100

What is the land of Canaan known as today?

Israel

200

Why do Jews use G-D?

As a sign of respect.

200

What does the word 'Messiah' mean?

'Anointed One'

200

What is the traditional dance of Mauritius called?

Sega

200

What does the Ner Tamid symbolise?

It symbolises God's presence and so is never put out.

200

Name one of the Ten Commandments 

Miss Pothunnah will check

300
What are the Hebrew letters of the name of God?
YHWH
300

Why do Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

Jesus did not fulfil the expectations that the Jews have for their Messiah, especially in his observance of Torah law and because Jews do not believe he established the Messianic Age.

300

What is the capital city of Mauritius?

Port Louis

300

Why do Jews stand during the Saturday morning service in the synagogue on Shabbat?

It is a reminder of how the Israelites stood at the bottom of Mount Sinai when Moses returned with the Ten Commandments. 
300

How many Israelite men escaped Egypt?

600,000 men 

400
When YHWH appears in scripture of liturgy, instead of saying it, what do Jews use instead?

'Adonai' which means 'My Lord'. 

400

Who was the first King of Israel?

The first King of Israel was Saul. In anticipation of Saul being made king, the prophet Samuel anointed him to show that he was chosen by God.

400

What currency is used in Mauritius?

The Mauritian Rupee

400

Why is the Ark usually reached by climbing up steps?

It is a reminder to worshippers that God is above his people and that the sacred Torah is above humanity.

400

Where did Jews wander for many years?

Between Egypt and Canaan
500

What is the Shema? (You need to recite it)

"Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

500

Why does the belief in the Messiah provide comfort to Jews in bad times?

Belief in the Messiah has provided some hope and comfort for Jews facing persecution and hardship. Many Jews murdered in the death camps during the Second World War went to their deaths proclaiming their belief in God and in the coming of the Messiah.
500

What is the main ethnic group that make up the population of Mauritius?

None! Mauritius is a multicultural society made up of several ethnic groups, including people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European descent.

500

What is the Hebrew name for the synagogue as a House of Prayer?

Beit T'filah

500

How many Mitzvot are there?

613

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