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Halacha Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish law and its foundational texts?

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Jewish authorities have produced over time a major body of legal texts, governing nearly every aspect of Jewish practice–or Halacha. How much do you know about Jewish law and its foundational texts?

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Question 1 of 10
Who was the Rif?
Question 2 of 10
In which area was the Vilna Gaon critical of Maimonides?
Question 3 of 10
What was Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's ruling regarding taking out life insurance?
Question 4 of 10
Who was the author of the Iggerot Moshe?
Question 5 of 10
What was unique about the Tur (also known as the Arba'ah Turim), among halakhic texts of its time?
Question 6 of 10
While studying halacha, which of the following did the yeshivas of Lithuania emphasize in the 1800s and early 1900s?
Question 7 of 10
What was the first period of halachic productivity after the close of the Talmud?
Question 8 of 10
What did the book Sefer Me'irat Einayim try to do to the Shulhan Arukh?
Question 9 of 10
What is the Mishneh Torah?
Question 10 of 10
How many voting members serve on Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for the Conservative Movement?
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