Jewish History and Culture

Question 1

When was the state of Israel founded?

Accepted Answer

After the Second World War in 1948

Question 2

In the picture you can see a seven-branched Menorah. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

In the 19th century the Menorah was adopted as the symbol of the Zionists, The menorah is used often; especially at Chanukah, Festival of Lights, design of the lamp was revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai

Question 3

In the picture you see a SHEITL. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

in some Jewish circles women cover their heads with a wig (sheitl), Orthodox Jewish women have to cover their heads when they are married

Question 4

Which scene from Jewish history is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Moses receives the ten commandments, the whole Torah and Oral Law

Question 5

In the picture you see the YOM KIPPUR holiday. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Yom Kippur is marked by abstention from food, drink, and sex, The term scapegoat derives from the Yom Kippur holiday, Arab-Israeli conflict saw an attack on that day. Called Yom Kippur War., Most solemn of Jewish religious holidays; day of forgiveness, repentance

Question 6

In the picture you see the Talmund. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Talmund explains the 613 commandments and prohibitions of the Torah., Talmud is Hebrew and means "instruction" or "teaching".

Question 7

Which scene from Jewish history is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Moses parts the Red Sea and leads the Israelites out of Egypt

Question 8

In the picture you see the Star of David. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Jewish community of Prague used the Star first as its official symbol, The Star can also be found on some medieval cathedrals, The Nazis forced the Jews to wear a yellow badge with the Star of David

Question 9

In the picture you see a wall. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

It`s the nearly 2,000-year-old Wailing Wall or Western Wall, This is the only remnant of the “Second Temple”; on Temple Mount, Jerusalem

Question 10

In the picture you see a KIPPAH. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Wearing the kippah implies humility and respect for God

Question 11

What is shown?

Accepted Answer

circumcision tools

Question 12

In the picture u see a CHALLAH bread. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Jewish Sabbath‑and‑holiday bread., A tiny lump of risen dough is always burnt while making a blessing.

Question 13

The Hebrew language. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

After Israel, the US has the second largest Hebrew speaking population, Hebrew is very close to Arabic – they are both Semitic languages, Hebrew was revived as a modern language over 150 years ago

Question 14

Which scene from Jewish history is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

David fights and wins against Goliath

Question 15

In the picture you see the Jewish synagoge of Berne: What is the general function of a synagoge?

Accepted Answer

house of prayer, house of assembly and house of study

Question 16

In the picture you see a BAR MIZWAH. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

religious ritual; celebrates religious adulthood of a boy; 13th birthday, Hebrew words and mean “son of the commandment”, the ceremony to mark the adulthood of girls is called Bat Mizwah

Question 17

In the picture you see a DREIDEL game. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Playing with the dreidel is a traditional Hannukkah (festival of light)game, Dreidels have 4 Hebrew letters saying: “A great miracle occurred there”

Question 18

In the picture you see Orthodox Jews. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Do not ordain women as rabbis; separation of men and women in synagogues, In the State of Israel, Orthodoxy is the official form of Judaism, Orthodox Jews adhere most strictly to traditional beliefs and practices

Question 19

In the picture you see the CHAI symbol. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Chai refers to number 18. Special number in Jewish tradition, Chai is the Hebrew word for "life"

Question 20

In the picture you see a Mezuzah. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a custom with some Jews to kiss the Mezuzah as they pass it., The Mezuzah is fixed to the main doorpost of the home.

Question 21

Which Jewish holiday is shown?

Accepted Answer

Chanukah - wintertime festival of lights

Question 22

In the picture you see the so-called Shofar. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Shofar is sounded in modern Israel at the swearing in of the president, The Shofar is a ritual musical instrument made from the horn of a ram

Question 23

The picture shows the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

A pious Jew is often buried in his ṭallit, A prayer shawl is often worn by male Jews during the service

Question 24

In the picture you see the ARK OF THE LAW. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Cabinet where the sacred Torah scrolls are kept, The Ark Of The Law can be found in Jewish synagogues. Holiest place

Question 25

In the picture you see a torah scroll. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

In synagogues the torah scrolls are kept inside the Arc of the Law, The meaning of torah is restricted to the first five books of the Bible

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