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Sex & Sexuality Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish perspectives on sex?

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Judaism does not see sex as dirty or grossly physical, neither does it encourage sex outside committed relationships.

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Question 1 of 10
Which of these is not explicitly prohibited in the Torah?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: The Bible explicitly prohibits lesbianism.
Question 3 of 10
According to the Torah, what is the punishment for men who have homosexual sex?
Question 4 of 10
What is the literal translation for the Hebrew phrase that means "sexual offenses"?
Question 5 of 10
Does Jewish law recognize a distinction between male and female masturbation?
Question 6 of 10
What makes the biblical character Onan famous?
Question 7 of 10
Which personality in the Christian Bible is famous for using religious terms to espouse a negative attitude toward sex?
Question 8 of 10
Does the Bible explicitly forbid homosexuality?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following rulings does not appear in a traditional Jewish text?
Question 10 of 10
Does the Conservative movement approve of gay marriage?
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