Who is a Jew Quiz

How much do you know about the spectrum of Jewish identity?

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There are many kinds of Jews, and many legal definitions of Jewishness. How much do you know about the spectrum of Jewish identity?

Question 1 of 10
What geographical region does the term "Ashkenazic" literally refer to?
Question 2 of 10
According to Commentary Magazine, about what percentage of the American Jewish population feels a strong or very strong emotional pull toward Israel?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these is not a main reason that people visit Israel?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is not one of the steps of a traditional conversion?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following movements accepts patrilineal descent as an acceptable component toward establishing a person's Jewish status?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these Jewish symbols is not specific to Ashkenazic culture?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these factors complicate the "Who is a Jew?" conversation in Israel?
Question 8 of 10
True or false: Before he was killed, the reporter Daniel Pearl affirmed his identity by proclaiming to his captors: "I am a Jew."
Question 9 of 10
What is giyur?
Question 10 of 10
What is a kohen?
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