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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, during the week after someone's immediate family member dies, one should:
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Visiting the sick is a mitzvah.
Question 3 of 10
True or false: In Judaism there is no explicit concept of rights--only responsibilities.
Question 4 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 5 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.
Question 6 of 10
What is the name of the headcovering worn by many Jewish men and some Jewish women?
Question 7 of 10
According to the Book of Leviticus, if the children of Israel do not observe God's commandments what could be the consequence?
Question 8 of 10
What is the meaning of the root of the word halacha--the Hebrew term for Jewish law?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these is talmudic advice on how to discipline children?
Question 10 of 10
It is customary to thank God for food

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