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Jewish Practices Quiz

How much do you know about the rules for Jewish daily life?

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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?

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Question 1 of 10
What is Levirate marriage?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: Some Jewish thinkers argue that the only legitimate reason for the performance of mitzvot is in order to obey God's commandments.
Question 3 of 10
Which of these were the two most important medieval Jewish legal codes?
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish law how many times should a Jewish person pray every day? Tzedakah is often translated as charity, but it’s more closely related to the concept of what?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these are requirements a father must fulfill for his son?
Question 6 of 10
What is a mohar?
Question 7 of 10
How many loaves of bread is it traditional to have on the table on Shabbat?
Question 8 of 10
What is the name of the halachic code developed by Joseph Caro in the 16th century?
Question 9 of 10
The Babylonian Talmud is the source for much of Jewish law. Where was it compiled?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Upon graduating from college it is customary for a Jewish person to have their Hebrew name tattooed on their body.
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