True or False
True or False: The Star of David is considered the most recognizable symbol of Judaism.
True
This ceremony marks the point where a child is considered an adult in the eyes of the Jewish community.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
This branch observes all ancient Jewish rules, including strict modesty and kosher laws.
Orthodox
Shabbat/Sabbath, what is it?
This weekly day of rest mirrors God’s rest on the 7th day of creation.
This man is considered the first Patriarch; God established a covenant with him and his wife, Sarah.
Abraham
Kosher laws are dietary restrictions that forbid Jews from eating any meat.
False – It restricts specific types of meat and how they are prepared/combined.
This canopy used in wedding ceremonies represents the future home the couple will share.
Chuppah
This branch follows some of the 613 commandments while integrating with the general values of modern society.
Reform
Known as the "Festival of Lights," it involves games, gift-giving, and fried foods.
Hanukkah
This is the correct line of succession for the first three Kings of Israel.
Saul, David, Solomon
Zionism is a movement dedicated to establishing a national Jewish state in Canada.
False – It is the movement for a Jewish state in Israel/Palestine.)
This seven-day period of intense mourning follows a funeral.
Shiva
This "middle ground" branch follows many but not all laws, and allows women to be rabbis.
Conservative
During this holiday, the Seder meal is eaten while the Haggadah is read.
Passover/Pesach
In the story of Abraham, this woman was the Egyptian slave girl who gave birth to Ishmael.
Hagar
The Talmud is the most sacred text in Judaism, outranking the Torah.
False – The Torah is the most sacred.)
This ritual involves the circumcision of a baby boy eight days after birth.
Bris
These are the specific laws or commandments (613 in total) that Jews follow to live in right relationship with God.
Mitzvot
During this "Head of the Year" celebration, a Rabbi blows the shofar (ram's horn).
Rosh Hashanah
This is the most sacred prayer in Judaism, often bound to the door or the forehead.
The Shema
The Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem was destroyed only once by the Romans.
False – It was destroyed twice; first by the Babylonians, then by the Romans.
This small container, attached to doorposts, contains the words of the Shema.
Mezuzah
This is the most accurate definition of Monotheism, a core tenet of all Jewish branches.
The belief in one God
This is the holiest day of the year, where Jewish people pray for the forgiveness of sins.
Yom Kippur
The Story of Moses is often broken down into these three parts:
The Call, The Covenant, and...The Test