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Jewish Practices Quiz

How much do you know about the rules for Jewish daily life?

Mitzvot — Judaism’s commandments — guide Jewish practice. They have been interpreted and codified into a system called Halacha — Jewish law. How much do you know about Jewish practices and the rules for Jewish daily life?

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Question 1 of 10
How many loaves of bread is it traditional to have on the table on Shabbat?
Question 2 of 10
The Babylonian Talmud is the source for much of Jewish law. Where was it compiled?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Some Jewish thinkers argue that the only legitimate reason for the performance of mitzvot is in order to obey God's commandments.
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Secular Israeli jurisprudence treats halacha as a valid and valued source of precedent.
Question 5 of 10
Which is the longest of the three daily prayer services?
Question 6 of 10
What does the Hebrew word mitzvah literally mean?
Question 7 of 10
Around the year 200 CE, the earliest compendium of Jewish law was redacted. Which text is this?
Question 8 of 10
Which is an example of a Jewish custom, or minhag?
Question 9 of 10
The Hebrew name for the practice of hospitality is
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following is true of the commandment to visit the sick?

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