Liturgy & Prayers Quiz

How much do you know about liturgy and prayers for regular days, Shabbat and holidays?

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From the morning Shema to the evening Shema, prayer provides structure for the Jewish day. How much do you know about liturgy and prayers for regular days, Shabbat, and holidays?

Question 1 of 10
True or false: A minyan has always referred to a gathering of exactly ten people.
Question 2 of 10
Tehines are special prayers for which group of people?
Question 3 of 10
Birkot HaShahar are blessings for what time of day?
Question 4 of 10
What is the afternoon service called?
Question 5 of 10
Following Birkot HaShahar, which biblical story appears in traditional siddurim?
Question 6 of 10
Which book of the Torah is the first line of the Shema prayer taken from?
Question 7 of 10
What does the word siddur mean?
Question 8 of 10
Which rabbi designated ten Psalms as having special power for healing?
Question 9 of 10
In which part of the daily service includes the act of "fall on their face" "(nefilat apayim," literally "fall on one's face")?
Question 10 of 10
Which is NOT true about Barkhu?
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