10 questions
What is meant by 'Shema'?
The Jewish holy day of the week.
Jewish rules or commandments.
The divine presence of God.
A Jewish prayer affirming belief in one God.
What is meant by 'Shabbat'?
The Jewish holy day of the week.
A Jewish religious leader.
An agreement in Judaism.
A Jewish prayer affirming belief in the one God.
What is meant by 'Shekhinah'?
Jewish rules or commandments.
The centre of Jewish worship at the time of Jesus.
The divine presence of God.
The five books of Moses.
What do Jews believe about the Messiah? Select all relevant answers.
The Messiah is expected to be a future king of Israel.
Orthodox Jews believe the Messiah will rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
Reform Jews believe everyone is responsible for bringing in the Messianic Age.
Jews believe Jesus was the Messiah.
Which of the following Mitzvot (Jewish rules) are about man and God?
Rules on worship, sacrifice and festivals.
Rules on how to settle disputes.
Rules on how to treat workers.
The first commandment to not worship any other God.
Which of the following Mitzvot (Jewish rules) are about man and man?
Rules on how to settle disputes.
Rules on how to remember God every Shabbat.
Rules on showing love to others.
Rules on sacrifice, worship and festivals.
Which two main times do Jews believe God's judgement happens? Select two options.
During the festival of Hanukkah (festival of lights).
During the festival of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish new year).
Just before death.
After death.
Which of the following statements describes God as lawgiver and judge? Select all relevant answers.
God gave the 10 Commandments to Moses.
The Torah contains 613 laws.
God created the universe out of nothing.
God will determine where Jews will spend their afterlife.
What does 'Pikuach nefesh' mean?
All life is holy and sacred.
The obligation to save a life, even if doing so breaks Jewish law.
Belief that God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves.
Being involved in God's work to sustain the world.
When does the Talmud state it is permissible to break Shabbat law in order to save life? Select all relevant answers.
Driving a sick or injured person to hospital.
Putting out a fire that is endangering life.
Rescuing a child from the sea.
Breaking apart a wall that has collapsed on a person.