hebrew characters
Quiz

Jewish Languages Quiz

How much do you know about Hebrew, Aramaic and other languages spoken by Jews?

Advertisement

From Hebrew to Aramaic, Ladino, Yiddish, and Judaeo-Arabic — how much do you know about the languages that Jews spoke in the past and continue to speak today?

You answered {{correct}} of {{total}} correctly

Question 1 of 10
Up to the beginning of the 20th century, Ladino was almost always written in
Question 2 of 10
Where is the only Ladino newspaper in the world published?
Question 3 of 10
What language is The Zohar written in?
Question 4 of 10
What is the word for "bread" in Hebrew?
Question 5 of 10
Judah Monis, the first full-time Hebrew instructor in American, taught at which university?
Question 6 of 10
What language is the Kaddish prayer?
Question 7 of 10
According to rabbinic literature, Hebrew is the language of whom?
Question 8 of 10
What do the Hebrew words Barukh, Melekh, Tov, and Vaed have in common?
Question 9 of 10
When did Hebrew's primacy as a spoken language begin to diminish?
Question 10 of 10
In 1856, the first regular weekly Hebrew newspaper, Ha‑Maggid, began publication where?
Advertisement
Advertisement

Discover More

Photo of a Jewish couple kissing their child.

Jewish Languages

What Do the Words Abba and Ima (Ema) Mean?

Though not originally Hebrew terms, they are now among the most commonly used Hebrew words.

illustration of children

Jewish Languages

What Do the Hebrew Words ‘Ben’ and ‘Bat’ Mean?

The Hebrew words for son and daughter are used in many ways.

chalkboard that says "shabbat shalom" with challah

Shabbat

What Does ‘Shabbat Shalom’ Mean?

One of the most common Jewish greetings explained.