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
Which rabbi designated ten Psalms as having special power for healing?
Question 2 of 10
The Kaddish prayer is in what language?
Question 3 of 10
What is the morning service called?
Question 4 of 10
In most communities, how many days in a normal, non-holiday week is the Torah read?
Question 5 of 10
What is the Yom Kippur service that refers to the symbolic closing of the gates of heaven?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: Some of the Psalms are included in the daily prayer liturgy.
Question 7 of 10
On Yom Kippur, we read a long medieval poem that describes in gruesome detail the deaths of famous rabbis during ancient Roman persecutions. What is this prayer called?
Question 8 of 10
What does Amidah literally mean?
Question 9 of 10
Birkot HaShahar are blessings for what time of day?
Question 10 of 10
When a Torah scroll is removed from the ark, what does the congregation chant?
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