Judaism Quiz Review (Unit 2 World Religions)

What are the 10 Commandments?

this Festival of Lights lasts for eight nights and usually occurs in December; it commemorates a Jewish military victory

Jewish ritual for when a boy reaches adulthood and accepts responsibility for following the commandments.

The Jewish New Year; marks the anniversary of the creation of the world; people gather to eat and attend synagogue.

What is the siddur?

In Jewish weddings, brides and grooms stand under a covering called a ____. It presents hospitality towards one's guests

__________ is the belief in one god.

Which city is the Jewish holy city?

Today, Jewish teachers and leaders are called...

A ______ is a Jewish house of worship.

True or false: Work is not allowed on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur but is encouraged on the Sabbath for all Jews.

What are some holidays that Jews celebrate?

Day of Atonement; the holiest day in Judaism; is observed with prayer and fasting; a time of reflection and forgiveness.

refers to a compilation of ancient teachings regarded as sacred and standard by Jews

This word is used to describe food that complies with Jewish religious laws. For example, pork is not _______.

Abraham started the Jewish religion in Canaan. Where is that located today?

This day celebrates the freedom of Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt; families eat a special meal called seder

This day commemorates God giving the Torah to the Jewish people.

a trumpet made of ram's horn used by Jews in religious ceremonies

A prophet who is often honored as the "lawgiver of Israel"; he received the Ten Commandments from God at Mount Sinai.

The first five holy books of the Hebrew Bible is known as the _________. It contains the most important laws in Judaism.

a Patriarch considered to be the founder of Judaism

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Why do Jewish people eat matza during Passover?

When is the Jewish Sabbath?

These are rules thought to be given to Moses by God. The Torah explains and interprets these laws.

Which two holidays are a part of a ten-day period called the High Holy Days?

___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.

The day of rest in Judaism is called

a platform where the Torah is read in a synagogue

This division of Judaism is the most traditional in regards to religious habits and interpretation of the Torah.

The ______ is the Jewish holy book.