Interior of the Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue of Amsterdam. (Getty Images)

Sephardic Judaism Quiz

Sephardic Jews have a rich history, and over time they have developed their own traditions, customs, and laws.

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Sephardic Jews have a rich history, and over time they have developed their own traditions, customs, and laws. How much do you know about Sephardic Jewry?

Question 1 of 10
Unlike their Ashkenazi brethren, Sephardic Jews eat what on Passover
Question 2 of 10
On Passover Sephardic halakhah allows one to eat which of the following foods?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following is a Sephardic custom for the Passover seder?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is a Sephardic language?
Question 5 of 10
What country were Sephardic Jews expelled from in 1492?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these is a notable feature of some Sephardic Torah scrolls?
Question 7 of 10
True/False: The oldest synagogue in the United States is a Sephardic synagogue.
Question 8 of 10
What does the word Mizrahi mean?
Question 9 of 10
What geographical region does the term "Ashkenazic" literally refer to?
Question 10 of 10
A Sephardic custom turns which of the following rituals into a joyful party?
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