Torah Study Quiz

How much do you know about studying Torah?

For thousands of years Jews have been studying texts in pairs or in groups, respectfully debating each other, and learning the stories and legal texts of Judaism. How much do you know about studying Torah?

Question 1 of 10
Before studying, it is customary to say a blessing thanking God for what?
Question 2 of 10
What does the term “talmud torah” specifically refer to?
Question 3 of 10
What is a d'var Torah?
Question 4 of 10
What does "it" refer to in this rabbinic saying: "Turn it and turn it; for everything is in it"?
Question 5 of 10
What is a beit midrash?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these describes the process of Jewish study?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following statements about Jewish censorship of books is most accurate?
Question 8 of 10
After which holiday do Jews begin the cycle of weekly Torah reading?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these daily prayers emphasizes the obligation to study and teach Torah?
Question 10 of 10
In approaching a text, one may first try to understand its p'shat. What does this mean?

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