Interior of the Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue of Amsterdam. (Getty Images)

Sephardic Judaism Quiz

Sephardic Jews have a rich history, and over time they have developed their own traditions, customs, and laws.

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Sephardic Jews have a rich history, and over time they have developed their own traditions, customs, and laws. How much do you know about Sephardic Jewry?

Question 1 of 10
How many days do Sephardim say selichot before the High Holidays?
Question 2 of 10
What is Mujaderra?
Question 3 of 10
Some sephardic communities have a special ceremony to celebrate
Question 4 of 10
What geographical region does the term "Ashkenazic" literally refer to?
Question 5 of 10
True/False: The first Jews in America were Sephardim.
Question 6 of 10
True/False: A Sephardic custom is not to name a child after a living relative.
Question 7 of 10
At what point in the service do Sephardic Jews display the Torah scroll to the congregation?
Question 8 of 10
What is the name of the Moroccan feast held immediately after Passover?
Question 9 of 10
What does the word Mizrahi mean?
Question 10 of 10
What country were Sephardic Jews expelled from in 1492?
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