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?

Question 1 of 10
The Torah says that one who respects his or her parents will be rewarded in what way?
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Visiting the sick is a mitzvah.
Question 3 of 10
Which of these were the two most important medieval Jewish legal codes?
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these are requirements a father must fulfill for his son?
Question 5 of 10
What does the Hebrew word mitzvah literally mean?
Question 6 of 10
What Jewish practice is done immediately upon waking up in the morning?
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish law, during the week after someone's immediate family member dies, one should:
Question 8 of 10
True or false: In Judaism there is no explicit concept of rights--only responsibilities.
Question 9 of 10
What is the meaning of the root of the word halacha--the Hebrew term for Jewish law?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: According to the Shulchan Aruch, members of a particular community must follow that community's custom and not adopt the different customs of another community.

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