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Jewish Practices Quiz

How much do you know about the rules for Jewish daily life?

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Mitzvot — Judaism’s commandments — guide Jewish practice. They have been interpreted and codified into a system called Halacha — Jewish law. How much do you know about Jewish practices and the rules for Jewish daily life?

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Question 1 of 10
In traditional communities, when a Jewish woman gets married she begins covering her
Question 2 of 10
What is the name of the halachic code developed by Joseph Caro in the 16th century?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Book of Leviticus, if the children of Israel do not observe God's commandments what could be the consequence?
Question 4 of 10
When some married Jewish women complete a menstrual cycle they visit the
Question 5 of 10
What is a herem?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: Originally, the term minhag, meaning "custom," referred to a practice about which the law was very specific, but whose details were up for debate.
Question 7 of 10
True or false: Many mitzvot cannot be fulfilled since the destruction of the Temple.
Question 8 of 10
What does a mezuzah contain?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Some Jewish thinkers argue that the only legitimate reason for the performance of mitzvot is in order to obey God's commandments.
Question 10 of 10
The Hebrew name for the practice of hospitality is
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