Judaism: The Next Generation - Unit 1

Question 1

The story of why we love God and how we show our love for God is in this "prayer"...

Accepted Answer

The Shma

Question 2

Acquainting the convert with some of the commandments is symbolic of...

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God's giving of Torah at Mt. Sinai

Question 3

In the Amidah, the middle blessings (on regular weekdays) are...

Accepted Answer

Request

Question 4

How God has shown and will show love for us in expressed in this prayer...

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The Blessings of the Shma

Question 5

This prayer was developed by Ezra the Scribe to help Jews in exile pray more effectively.

Accepted Answer

The Amidah

Question 6

A Jew...

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is a member of a nation in exile

Question 7

Which ancestor was called a Jew?

Accepted Answer

Mordecai

Question 8

An Israelite...

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wrestles with God and others and wins

Question 9

Which of the four axes are represented in the list of 12 commandments we teach a convert?

Accepted Answer

All

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional ideas about the original content of Torah?

Accepted Answer

It was based on other ancient texts

Question 11

According to tradition, who is the author of the Torah?

Accepted Answer

God

Question 12

In the Amidah, the last 3 blessings are...

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Thanks

Question 13

Of the 12 rules of Judaism we teach a convert, which category appears the most?

Accepted Answer

Care for the Poor

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional ideas about God we discussed in class?

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Nature

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a traditional idea about Am Yisrael?

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Judaism is a religion

Question 16

A Hebrew...

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Is foreign, speaks Hebrew, or has different beliefs

Question 17

The convert's immersion in the mikvah is symbolic of...

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Our redemption from Egypt through God's miracles

Question 18

According to tradition, who is responsible for deciding what Jews should do? (choose the best)

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God's representative in charge at the time

Question 19

Having the convert get circumcised is a reminder of...

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God's covenant with our people through Abraham

Question 20

Which ancestor was known as Israel

Accepted Answer

Jacob

Question 21

According to Tradition, what are Jews supposed to do? (choose the best answer)

Accepted Answer

Follow all of the commandments

Question 22

Which commandment appears in both lists of rules we teach a convert?

Accepted Answer

Shabbat

Question 23

In the Amidah, the first three blessings are...

Accepted Answer

Praise

Question 24

Which ancestor was called a Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Judaism: The Next Generation - Unit 1

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Judaism: The Next Generation - Unit 1

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