Jewish Prayer Quiz

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

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

Question 1 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the minhah prayers?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Talmud, who originated the morning shaharit service?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Traditional Jewish men recite a blessing each morning for "not making me a woman."
Question 4 of 10
How many blessings are in the contemporary Shemoneh Esrei?
Question 5 of 10
How many men are needed to form a traditional prayer quorum?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: The issue of musical instruments in Shabbat services is controversial, with different communities embracing divergent practices.
Question 7 of 10
True or false: No Jewish denominations permit women to become rabbis.
Question 8 of 10
Which is the correct ending for the blessing for washing one’s hands?
Question 9 of 10
Which sages first gave Jewish prayer its structure and basic contents?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: According to traditional halakhah, women are exempt from the obligation to wear a tallit.

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