Work set 18.5.25

Question 1

How are Tehillim (Psalms) used in Judaism?

Accepted Answer

In daily prayers and emotional expression

Question 2

Why must a Sefer Torah be perfect?

Accepted Answer

One wrong letter invalidates it

Question 3

What does the acronym Tanakh stand for?

Accepted Answer

Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim

Question 4

What is yetzer ha’ra best described as?

Accepted Answer

A selfish desire to fulfill needs without moral reflection

Question 5

What is a ‘Chok’?

Accepted Answer

Command with no known logic

Question 6

Which part of the Tanakh includes Psalms?

Accepted Answer

Ketuvim

Question 7

What does Judaism generally believe about the physical nature of God?

Accepted Answer

God is incorporeal and has no physical form

Question 8

When does yetzer ha’tov traditionally develop?

Accepted Answer

At age 13

Question 9

What concept does the double yod in “vayyitzer” suggest?

Accepted Answer

Two impulses: yetzer ha’tov and yetzer ha’ra

Question 10

How does Judaism understand free will?

Accepted Answer

People choose between good and bad impulses

Question 11

Why are the Ten Commandments considered special?

Accepted Answer

Universal and foundational

Question 12

According to Rashi, how are humans similar to God?

Accepted Answer

In the ability to understand and discern

Question 13

What are ‘Mishpatim’?

Accepted Answer

Rational commandments

Question 14

What is yetzer ha’tov?

Accepted Answer

The moral conscience

Question 15

How does Nevi’im differ from Torah?

Accepted Answer

Contains prophecy, not direct word of God

Question 16

What does the Talmud say about yetzer ha’ra?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary for human progress

Question 17

What distinguishes Judaism from Catholicism on original sin?

Accepted Answer

Judaism is neutral about it

Question 18

How many commandments are in the Torah?

Accepted Answer

613

Question 19

What does “Torah” mean?

Accepted Answer

Instruction

Question 20

What was the main role of prophets?

Accepted Answer

Remind people to live by God's word

Questions 20