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The Seventh Day

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Judaism : The Seventh Day

Introduction:
"This quiz is about the Jewish Sabbath. It is the fourth in my series on basic Judaism. The information provided refers to mainstream Orthodox practice."


1. Complete the following phrase. "More than the Jews have kept the Sabbath..."
    The Gentiles have kept the Sabbath.
    The Jews have forgotten the Sabbath.
    The Sabbath has kept the Jews.
    The Jews have kept Kosher.


2. What is the time frame of the Sabbath?
    From midnight Friday to midnight Saturday.
    Everyone can decide by her/himself.
    From sunrise on Saturday to sunrise on Sunday.
    From sundown Friday until sundown on Saturday.


3. What ceremony marks the beginning of the Sabbath?
    Lighting of the candles.
    The rabbi announces it in synagogue.
    The kiddush prayer made over wine.
    The blessing made over the challah (bread).


4. What song does the husband chant to honor his wife?
    Come, my Beloved (Lecha Dodi).
    The Book of Ruth.
    The Song of Songs.
    A woman of Valor.


5. What is the name of the fourth prayer service added on the Sabbath?
    Musaf.
    Mincha.
    Shacharit.
    Ma'ariv.


6. The only place the Sabbath is mentioned in the Tanach (Bible) is in the Ten Commandments.
    True
    False


7. What significance does Sabbath observance have for the Jewish people?
    All of these.
    It provides time for prayer and for the study of Torah.
    It strengthens family life.
    It signifies that Jews are free and not slaves.


8. According to Orthodox Jewish law, in which situation would one be permitted to put aside the Sabbath?
    In order to phone a friend to wish him a happy birthday.
    In order to water a houseplant that was too dry.
    In order to turn on an inhalation machine for a person with a severe asthma attack.
    In order to type an overdue term paper.


9. What is the name of the symbolic enclosure that allows Jews to carry or use baby carriages in a public domain?
    Eruv
    Mikva
    Mechitza
    Etrog


10. What is the name of the ceremony that marks the end of the Sabbath?
    Halitza.
    Hora.
    Halaka.
    Havdalah.


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