Important Concepts: Kosher and Sabbath

Kosher 1

100

True or False: 

Additional rules are imposed on some holidays.

True

200

Is a hare a kosher food when prepared correctly?

NO

300

When slaughtered correctly, Jewish people can eat every part of the animals? Explain...

No, they cannot eat the hindquarters of the animals

Kosher 2

100

Which two books from the Torah are the origins of the Kosher food laws?

Leviticus and Deuteronomy

200

What does the Hebrew word “kashér” mean?

To become pure, proper, or suitable for consumption

300

List two rules of how to go about different situations involving unclean food

Answers may vary

Sabbath 1

100

On what day of the week does the Sabbath begin?

Friday

200

What is it called when the Jews sanctify the Sabbath over a cup of wine or grape juice?

Kiddush

300

What are the two books of the Torah from which the Sabbath originates from?

Bereshit & Shemot OR Genesis & Exodus

Sabbath 2

100

True or False? The Sabbath is not part of the 10 commandments.

False, The 4th  Commandment: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy

200

What two events are commemorated during the day of the Sabbath?

God’s creation of the world in which the seventh day is a day of rest, and God freeing the Israelites from slavery

300

Which of these activities are allowed to be performed on the Sabbath for Orthodox Jews?
1. Driving a Vehicle to work
2. Eating Food   3. Walking to the Library to Return a Book  4. Doing the Laundry 5. None of the above are permitted during Sabbath

2. Eating Food is allowed, although cooking and using fire on the Sabbath is prohibited