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1
Which one of the following words or phrases best describes the history of Toshba?
Irrelevant today
Fixed
Broken
Adaptable in different times and places
2
The word for Jewish law in Hebrew implies...
Halacha is easy
There are many Jewish laws
Halacha is challenging
Halacha is a way of life with direction, movement, a path
3
What is the foundation or origin of all Jewish law?
Halacha
Spongebob
Talmud
Torah
4
Toshba is all based on...
Modern inventions
Life in wider society
Principles and values written in the Torah
Jewish customs
5
What is Halacha?
Written Law
Government rules
Oral law
Jewish Law
6
What is the Mishna?
The first time ever the Oral Law was written down.
Judah Hanasi was responsible for compiling it.
It was compiled c. 200CE
All of the above are true.
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What is responsa?
Halachic Questions asked of Geonim and their replies.
A person's response to another person
Responses to all questions in the Talmud, 3-5th Century BCE
8
What does the term Toshba stand for?
Torah, Neviim, Ktuvim
Jewish Law-Halacha
Torah She'bichtav- Written Law
Torah She'be'al pe- Oral Law
9
What is so special about the Oral Law in Judaism?
It helps connects and unites Jews all over the world.
It's not fixed, it is constantly being applied to real life.
All of the above are true.
It helps give Jews expression of their Judaism.
10
What is the Talmud?
The Oral Law made up of the Mishna and Gemara
Questions and answers on Jewish Law
The 5 Books of Moses
Commentaries on the Torah
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Who is the most famous commentator on Jewish texts?
Ezra
Rashi
Moshe
Rabbi Judah Hanasi