Jewish Beliefs Quiz

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.