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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
How many men are needed to form a traditional prayer quorum?
Question 2 of 10
Why do Jews pray?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: According to traditional halakhah, women are exempt from the obligation to wear a tallit.
Question 4 of 10
What does the word "rabbi" literally mean?
Question 5 of 10
Which is the traditional Hebrew pronunciation of the word "amen"?
Question 6 of 10
Which is the correct ending for the blessing for washing one’s hands?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these is not a garment worn for Jewish prayer?
Question 8 of 10
Which sages first gave Jewish prayer its structure and basic contents?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these are Hebrew terms for musical phrases and notes?
Question 10 of 10
The additional prayer service for Shabbat and festivals is called:
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