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Judaism has one God, what is the word for a religion having one God?
Monotheistic.
How many branches does the "Hannukah" menora have?
The Hannukah menora has 9 branches (1 for each of the 8 days and the 9th one to be able to light the other 8 candles for each of the 8 days.)
Jews must keep Kashruth. What is another name for keeping Kashruth?
Another name for keeping Kashruth is Kosher.
They give the girl a name the first Sabbath day after she is born.
What is the Jewish group that is the most lenient?
Reform Jews are the most lenient Jewish group.
What are the three main themes in Judaism?
The three main themes are Identity, Covenant, and Persecution.
What is another name for Yarmulkas?
Another word for Yarmulkas is "kippah".
What is Rosh Hashanah and how many days does it last?
A girl is 12 years old and boy is 13 years old because of their difference in maturity ages.
In what Jewish groups can women become rabbis?
When can become ordained rabbis in both the Conservative and Reform groups of Judaism.
What happened during the 10th plague and in the time of Moses?
They killed the first born son of every Jew and blood was out on the doors of the Jewish families to signify killing their first born sons.
What is a teffillin?
A teffilin is a square contianer that jews wear with a strap and it contains pieces of the Torah.
Who is the first to fast during Passover and why?
The first to fast during Passover is the eldest born son, this is because of the 10th plaque with Moses.
What is shiva?
Shiva is the 7 day mourning period that takes place after the funeral when someone of the Jewish faith passes away.
What is a Ghetto?
A ghetto is a place where Jews lived because they were considered a part of minority groups at that time.
Who are the patriarchs of Judaism?
Moses, Abraham, Jacob and Joshua.
What do Jewish people put on their door to signify that they are Jewish?
Mezuzah.
What is the Seder Meal? What is and example of one type of food that is eaten at a Seder Meal?
It is on the first day of passover, and an example of a food that they eat is eggs etc.
What do husbands and wives stand under when they are getting married?
They stand under a canopy that is called a "chuppah".
What were the three choices that Jews had?
They had the choice to 1. Keep the old ways, 2. Assimilate Fully, and 3.Introduce changes and bring Judaism into the modern world.
For how long did Moses and the Hebrews search for the "Promised Land"?
They searched for the "Promised Land" for over 40 years.
What is a tallit? What is special about a tallit and what does it signify?
A tallit is a prayer shall that has 613 strings around it to signify the 613 commandments that Jews must follow.
Why do they use a menorah that has 8 branches on Hanukah?
Because of the Sacred lamp and how the sacred lamp had enough oil to burn for one day but then it lasted 8 days.
When does the circumcision of a male take place? and what is another term for this?
It takes place 8 days after the birth of a male and it another for it is classed a bris.
What is Hasidism?
Hasidism is a movement emphasizing
asceticism (non-materialistic life-style) and
experience born out of love and humility
before God