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
Who was Beruriah?
Question 2 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, who compiled the Mishnah?
Question 3 of 10
Who was Beruriah?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these names are used to describe the rabbis of the Mishnah and Gemara?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: The Talmud is a code of law, much like the Shulhan Arukh.
Question 6 of 10
What are the two kinds of material found in the Talmud?
Question 7 of 10
Which passages of the Talmud did Menahem Meiri ignore in his commentary to the Talmud?
Question 8 of 10
Where is the commentary of the Tosafot on a page of Talmud?
Question 9 of 10
Who was Rabbenu Tam?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these sages lived first?
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