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 Mishnah 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
Which of these is not a Talmud?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these does not appear in the Talmud?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these was written in Aramaic?
Question 4 of 10
Which is the standard edition of the Talmud?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these teachings does NOT appear in Pirkei Avot?
Question 6 of 10
Whose commentary on the Talmud is printed on the inside margins of every page?
Question 7 of 10
About how many years separated the writing of the Mishnah and Gemara?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these sages lived first?
Question 9 of 10
According to the Talmud, which of these sages entered the Divine Pardes, or the Orchard, and came out sane and alive?
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following people wrote a commentary on the Gemara?
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