Comparative Judaism history

Question 1

I said Jews should study non-Jewish subjects like math, philosophy, and art.

Accepted Answer

Samson Raphael Hirsch, Moses Mendelssohn, Israel Jacobson

Question 2

I grew up in Germany

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson, Samson Raphael Hirsch, Moses Mendelssohn

Question 3

I thought that Jews could incorporate modern ideas into traditional Jewish practice.

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson, Moses Mendelsohn, Samson Raphael Hirsch

Question 4

I introduced organs to Shabbat services.

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson

Question 5

I established and led America’s first Jewish Sunday school.

Accepted Answer

Rebecca Gratz

Question 6

I was the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi.

Accepted Answer

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

Question 7

I started schools where Jews and Christians could study together.

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson

Question 8

I was the first person to allow women to teach Jewish subjects.

Accepted Answer

Rebecca Gratz

Question 9

I thought that Jews should maintain traditional Jewish practice.

Accepted Answer

Moses Mendelsohn, Samson Raphael Hirsch, Baal Shem Tov

Question 10

I kept kosher.

Accepted Answer

Samson Raphael Hirsch, Moses Mendelsohn, Baal Shem Tov

Question 11

I established and led America’s first independent Jewish women’s charitable society.

Accepted Answer

Rebecca Gratz

Question 12

I observed Shabbat.

Accepted Answer

Baal Shem Tov, Israel Jacobson, Moses Mendelsohn, Samson Raphael Hirsch

Question 13

I founded the Reform movement

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson

Question 14

I brought Jews and non-Jews together to share ideas.

Accepted Answer

Moses Mendelsohn, Israel Jacobson

Question 15

I introduced hymns and prayers in German to Shabbat services.

Accepted Answer

Israel Jacobson

Question 16

I was a Reconstructionist rabbi.

Accepted Answer

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

Question 17

I performed the role of Hasidic rebbe even though I was female.

Accepted Answer

Maiden of Ludmir

Question 18

I wanted to know if Jews could be both Jews and loyal to France.

Accepted Answer

Napoleon

Question 19

I was the first female to preside in an Orthodox synagogue while using the title "rabbi.

Accepted Answer

Lila Kagedan

Question 20

I declared the Jews of France civil rights along with many other French people.

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte

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