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Jewish Prayer Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish prayer, synagogues, rabbis, and liturgy?

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Jewish prayer has evolved from scattered supplications in the Bible to a vast, codified tradition today.

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Question 1 of 10
What is a niggun?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these are Hebrew terms for musical phrases and notes?
Question 3 of 10
Which is NOT a traditional feature of synagogue design?
Question 4 of 10
In Temple times, what was the main role of the synagogue?
Question 5 of 10
How many parts does the Priestly Blessing have?
Question 6 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the minhah prayers?
Question 7 of 10
How many times a day do traditional Jews pray?
Question 8 of 10
Which sages first gave Jewish prayer its structure and basic contents?
Question 9 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the morning shaharit service?
Question 10 of 10
What is a hazzan?
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