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Jewish Practices Quiz

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

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
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 2 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, how many mitzvot (commandments) are there?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these mitzvot are still performed by Jews today?
Question 4 of 10
What is "Oral Torah"?
Question 5 of 10
What is the name of the headcovering worn by many Jewish men and some Jewish women?
Question 6 of 10
What is Levirate marriage?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: Secular Israeli jurisprudence treats halacha as a valid and valued source of precedent.
Question 8 of 10
True or false: In Judaism there is no explicit concept of rights--only responsibilities.
Question 9 of 10
According to Maimonides and the Shulchan Aruch, when a Jewish child sees his or her parent committing a sin against the Torah, what should the child do?
Question 10 of 10
When did the custom of breaking a glass at a marriage ceremony originate?

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