Lifecycle Ritual Quiz

Question 1 of 10

Which of these is a new ceremony that has been created in connection to Kaddish?

A ceremony to mark the decision not to say Kaddish for an abusive parent
A ceremony to mark the ability to say Kaddish in under one minute
A ceremony to mark the end of the 11-month period of saying Kaddish for a parent
A ceremony to mark the fourth month of reciting Kaddish

Question 2 of 10

When does an aufruf ("calling up") traditionally take place?

Question 3 of 10

In traditional Judaism, is one required to sit shiva for a miscarriage?

Question 4 of 10

The Jewish conversion process reflects which historical process?

Question 5 of 10

On a Sabbath preceding his wedding, the groom has (and in liberal congregations, the bride and groom both have) a/an

Question 6 of 10

Why can the development of new rituals be deeply problematic for some traditional Jews?

Concerns are raised about the need to follow authentically in the footsteps of our sages
There is a belief that an appropriate liturgical conservatism is necessary
Some traditional Jews value the requirements of tradition more than the needs of the individuals
All of the above

Question 7 of 10

True or false: A rabbi is required to perform a marriage ceremony.

Question 8 of 10

In new lifecycle rituals, it is common to include the blessing which thanks God

For sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season
For having given of His glory to flesh and blood
Who commanded us to study words of Torah
Who remembers the covenant, and is faithful to God's covenant, and keeps God's promise

Question 9 of 10

The bar mitzvah ceremony dates back to

Question 10 of 10

With whom was the covenant of circumcision first made?

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