A performance by the Inbal Dance Theater in 1964. (Moshe Pridan/Israel National Photo Collection/Wikimedia Commons)

Jewish Theater & Dance Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

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From Yiddish theater to Israeli folk dance, performing arts are a key part of Jewish self expression. How much do you know about Jewish theater and dance?

Question 1 of 10
Who authored "The Comedy of Betrothal" -- the oldest existing Hebrew play?
Question 2 of 10
Which biblical character is the main focus of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these plays by Arthur Miller does not explicitly address Jewish themes, but has still been called a "Jewish" work?
Question 4 of 10
Who is known as the father of Yiddish theater?
Question 5 of 10
In the 18th century, which group of Jews introduced ecstatic dancing into Jewish ritual and worship?
Question 6 of 10
Who was Sara Levi-Tanai?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following statements about Israeli folk dance is NOT true?
Question 8 of 10
Which Shakespearean play has received the most criticism for being anti-Semitic?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these biblical women is associated with dance?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these is a common part of Jewish wedding dancing?
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