Jewish Ethics and the Importance of Shabbat

What are the two basic precepts that inform the Jewish ethical system?

• Proper conduct between an individual and God, and proper conduct between two or more people

• Proper conduct between an individual and oneself, and proper conduct between two or more people

• Proper conduct between an individual and nature, and proper conduct between two or more people

• Proper conduct between an individual and society, and proper conduct between two or more people

According to Judaism, which takes precedence: intent or action?

• Intent

• Action

• Both are equally important

• Neither is important

What is the basis of the Jewish ethical system?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Talmud

• The Mishnah

• The Torah

How many mitzvot (commandments) provide the framework for living according to the Torah?

• 10

• 100

• 613

• 1000

What is the meaning of the phrase 'tikkun olam'?

• Repair of the world

• Celebration of life

• Study of the Torah

• Observance of the Sabbath

What is the purpose of the mezuzah in Jewish homes?

• To mark the entrance of a synagogue

• To hold sacred texts

• To protect the home

• To serve as a decorative item

When does the Sabbath begin and end?

• Saturday morning to Sunday morning

• Friday evening to Saturday evening

• Sunday morning to Monday morning

• Thursday evening to Friday evening

What is the main part of the Sabbath service?

• Lighting the Sabbath candles

• Reciting the kiddush

• Singing hymns

• Reading from the Torah

What is the purpose of the Havdalah service?

• To mark the end of the Sabbath

• To welcome the Sabbath

• To celebrate a wedding

• To commemorate a funeral

According to Ahad Ha-Am, what has kept Israel?

• The Jewish people

• The Torah

• The Sabbath

• The prophets