Students at Pardes, a pluralistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. Copyright: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Talmud Quiz

How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

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The Talmud–which consists of the Mishnah and Gemara–explicates and builds upon the Torah’s laws and stories. How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these is not the subject of an order of the Mishnah?
Question 2 of 10
Why was the Mishnah so important?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of these sages entered the Divine Pardes, or the Orchard, and came out sane and alive?
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, who compiled the Mishnah?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is NOT the name of one of the six orders of the Mishnah?
Question 6 of 10
Where was the "Babylonian" Talmud produced?
Question 7 of 10
What does Talmud mean?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these is not a Talmud?
Question 9 of 10
Who was Beruriah?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these sages lived first?
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