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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, one must wait between eating
Question 2 of 10
What is the Hebrew word for holiness?
Question 3 of 10
Who in the Bible is described an ezer k'negdo, a "helper opposite him"?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is true of the commandment to visit the sick?
Question 5 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 6 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of the following is something children must not do, because it is a sign of irreverence for their parents?
Question 7 of 10
What does the Hebrew word mitzvah literally mean?
Question 8 of 10
Around the year 200 CE, the earliest compendium of Jewish law was redacted. Which text is this?
Question 9 of 10
The Babylonian Talmud is the source for much of Jewish law. Where was it compiled?
Question 10 of 10
It is customary to thank God for food

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