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Jewish Prayer Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish prayer, synagogues, rabbis, and liturgy?

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Jewish prayer has evolved from scattered supplications in the Bible to a vast, codified tradition today.

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Question 1 of 10
The additional prayer service for Shabbat and festivals is called:
Question 2 of 10
True or false: The issue of musical instruments in Shabbat services is controversial, with different communities embracing divergent practices.
Question 3 of 10
How many times is the leather strap of tefillin wrapped around one's arm?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: The first Jewish prayer books can be found in the writings of the post-talmudic sages of Babylonia (geonim) and their successors in North Africa and Europe.
Question 5 of 10
What can the study of Jewish prayer teach us?
Question 6 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the minhah prayers?
Question 7 of 10
What is the Yiddish name for the head coverings worn by men (and some women) during prayer services?
Question 8 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the morning shaharit service?
Question 9 of 10
There is a Jewish tradition to say how many blessings, or brakhot, a day?
Question 10 of 10
How many parts does the Priestly Blessing have?
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