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?

Question 1 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these are requirements a father must fulfill for his son?
Question 2 of 10
How many loaves of bread is it traditional to have on the table on Shabbat?
Question 3 of 10
When some married Jewish women complete a menstrual cycle they visit the
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is talmudic advice on how to discipline children?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: By the high Middle Ages, most Jewish communities recognized one rabbi as the arbiter of Jewish law in that community.
Question 6 of 10
What does the Hebrew word mitzvah literally mean?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: Upon graduating from college it is customary for a Jewish person to have their Hebrew name tattooed on their body.
Question 8 of 10
Which of the Ten Commandments mandates having respect for one's parents?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following are situations in which the Talmud allows a child to disobey his or her parents?
Question 10 of 10
According to Jewish law, one must wait between eating
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