Unit 6 Jewish Traditions Quiz

What is the Menorah in Jewish tradition?

• A) A prayer shawl worn during services.

• B) A candelabrum with seven candles, symbolizing the oldest symbol in Judaism.

• C) A skull cap worn by men at temple.

• D) A mourning period of 30 days.

What does the term "Shiva" refer to in Jewish customs?

• A) A 7-day mourning period starting from the day of burial.

• B) A special prayer recited four times a year.

• C) A ceremony of washing the deceased before burial.

• D) A hexagram symbolizing new hope for Jewish people.

What is the purpose of the Taharah ceremony in Jewish funeral rites?

• A) To watch over the body until burial.

• B) To purify the body before burial.

• C) To begin the mourning period.

• D) To mark the anniversary of death.

Which item is worn by Orthodox Jewish men during prayer services?

• A) Yarmulke/Kippah/Yamakah

• B) Tallith

• C) Tachrichim

• D) Shomer

What is the significance of the Mogen David in Jewish culture?

• A) It is a prayer shawl.

• B) It is a mourning period.

• C) It is a hexagram symbolizing new hope.

• D) It is a type of prayer recited annually.

What is the role of a Cantor in Jewish religious practices?

• A member of the burial society

• A religious singer who assists the Rabbi

• The person who carries out the shmirah

• The leader of a funeral service

What is the significance of "Kaddish" in Jewish funeral services?

• It is the last prayer of the funeral service

• It is a eulogy given during the service

• It is a prayer recited by direct mourners for eleven months

• It is the notification process to the Rabbi

What does "Kriah" symbolize in Jewish mourning practices?

• Burial of the deceased

• A symbol of grief, represented by a tear in the upper corner of the garment

• The transfer of remains

• The final prayer in a funeral service

When is the Rabbi notified of a death if it occurs on the Sabbath?

• Immediately after the death

• At the end of the Sabbath

• Before the funeral service

• During the Kaddish prayer

What is the term used for the washing ceremony carried out by the Chevrah Kadisha in Jewish funeral traditions?

• Taharah

• Levaya

• Tachrichim

• Mogen David