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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
What do most scholars believe about the She'iltot?
Question 2 of 10
The Geonim were halachic leaders in what places?
Question 3 of 10
In the biblical story of the Daughters of Zelophehad, how do the title characters settle their halakhic dispute?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: While early Reform leaders rejected halakhah outright, more recent Reform leaders have argued that halakhah is still important.
Question 5 of 10
Who may propose a halachic teshuvah in Conservative Judaism?
Question 6 of 10
How many rabbis are on the Conservative Movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following compilers of halacha was careful to cite the sources in his work?
Question 8 of 10
Who was the author of the Iggerot Moshe?
Question 9 of 10
Why, according to its author, was the Shulhan Arukh written?
Question 10 of 10
How many voting members serve on Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for the Conservative Movement?
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