Judaism 101

This movement within Judaism emphasizes the culture of Judaism rather than religious beliefs:

What is considered the most sacred place for Jewish people today?

This movement within Judaism finds a middle ground between following the Torah and adapting:

Which of the following would you NOT find at a Jewish wedding?

This man is considered the father of all Israelites and the origin of Judaism:

This is the name of the braided bread eaten on Sabbath:

This movement within Judaism emphasizes strict observance of halakhah and study of the Torah:

This movement within Judaism emphasizes the values the Torah and focuses on service:

Where do Jews worship today?

This is the term for ALL of the laws and observances derived from the Torah:

This person led the Israelites out of Egypt:

This festival celebrates the Israelites exodus from Egypt, and culminates with a seder meal:

What does "shalom" mean?

This term refers to the mass exodus of the Jewish people from Israel in the 2nd/3rd centuries:

This is the term for the first 5 books of the Bible:

What happened in 70 CE?

Who is considered the greatest king in Jewish history?

This festival is also called the Day of Atonement - a solemn fast for the forgiveness of sins:

Known as the "festival of lights" - celebrates the lighting of the Menorah in the Temple:

This festival celebrates the new year, and occurs in early-late October:

Which of the following is NOT one of the central beliefs of Judaism?

This term refers to the ritual washing of the body of a deceased family member:

Why was the first temple destroyed?

What does bar/bat mitzvah mean?

This is the central holy day in Judaism - it begins every Friday at sundown:

This is the term for the book of rabbinic sayings (the oral Torah):

This is the central prayer of Judaism - it begins "Hear, O Israel..."