Sigd 2014
Quiz

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
Which sages first gave Jewish prayer its structure and basic contents?
Question 2 of 10
How many times a day do traditional Jews pray?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these are Hebrew terms for musical phrases and notes?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: While the “official” language of Jewish prayer is Hebrew, there are several Aramaic parts of the liturgy.
Question 5 of 10
Which prayer, which refers to the "houses of Israel," is recited upon entering the synagogue?
Question 6 of 10
Why did regular communal Jewish prayer begin in post-Temple times?
Question 7 of 10
In communities without cantors, what title is given to a knowledgeable person who leads the congregation in prayer?
Question 8 of 10
How many men are needed to form a traditional prayer quorum?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: The issue of musical instruments in Shabbat services is controversial, with different communities embracing divergent practices.
Question 10 of 10
True or false: No Jewish denominations permit women to become rabbis.
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