Students at Pardes, a pluralistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. Copyright: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Talmud Quiz

How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

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The Talmud–which consists of the

and Gemara–explicates and builds upon the Torah’s laws and stories. How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

Question 1 of 10
How is the Tosefta different from the Mishnah?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of these sages entered the Divine Pardes, or the Orchard, and came out sane and alive?
Question 3 of 10
What is the focus of the Brisk method of studying Gemara?
Question 4 of 10
Who was Rabbenu Tam?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these questions is debated in the Mishnah?
Question 6 of 10
Where is the commentary of the Tosafot on a page of Talmud?
Question 7 of 10
Where was the "Babylonian" Talmud produced?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these teachings does NOT appear in Pirkei Avot?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the two Talmuds is considered more authoritative?
Question 10 of 10
Which passages of the Talmud did Menahem Meiri ignore in his commentary to the Talmud?
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