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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
The Hebrew name for the practice of hospitality is
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following is true of the commandment to visit the sick?
Question 3 of 10
It is customary to thank God for food
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, how many mitzvot (commandments) are there?
Question 5 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 6 of 10
Who in the Bible is described an ezer k'negdo, a "helper opposite him"?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following are situations in which the Talmud allows a child to disobey his or her parents?
Question 8 of 10
What is the name of the headcovering worn by many Jewish men and some Jewish women?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Many mitzvot cannot be fulfilled since the destruction of the Temple.
Question 10 of 10
What is "Oral Torah"?
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