Jews Trivia

Jews Trivia explores the rich history, culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Jewish people, one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. From ancient biblical times to modern cultural contributions, this topic highlights religion, history, language, holidays, and influential figures connected to Jewish life around the world.

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1. What is the holy book of Judaism called?
2. What is the Jewish place of worship called?
3. What day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath observed?
4. What language is traditionally used in Jewish religious texts?
5. Who is considered the first patriarch of the Jewish people?
6. What is the name of the Jewish New Year?
7. What holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?
8. What symbol is commonly associated with Judaism?
9. What is the Jewish dietary law system called?
10. What is a bar mitzvah?
11. What is a bat mitzvah?
12. What city is considered holy in Judaism?
13. What holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple?
14. What is the Torah?
15. What is Yom Kippur known as?
16. What is the name of the Jewish calendar?
17. What is the traditional Jewish day of rest?
18. What is a menorah?
19. What Jewish holiday involves fasting and reflection?
20. What is the Western Wall also known as?
21. What is the name of the Jewish prayer shawl?
22. What Jewish holiday celebrates the harvest?
23. What is the term for Jewish religious law?
24. What is the Star of David also called?
25. What is the Jewish festival of lights?
26. What Jewish holiday involves building temporary shelters?
27. What is the Talmud?
28. What Jewish holiday celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia?
29. What is kosher food?
30. What is the Jewish coming-of-age age for boys?
31. What is the Jewish coming-of-age age for girls?
32. What is the Hebrew word for peace?
33. What Jewish holiday marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
34. What is the name of the scroll containing the Torah?
35. What is a rabbi?
36. What is the Jewish prayer for the dead called?
37. What is the Hebrew word for synagogue?
38. What Jewish holiday commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples?
39. What is the Jewish holiday of lots called?
40. What Jewish symbol is placed on doorposts?
41. What Jewish holiday celebrates freedom and redemption?
42. What is the Jewish traditional bread eaten on the Sabbath?
43. What is the Hebrew alphabet called?
44. What Jewish prayer is recited daily and affirms belief in one God?
45. What is the Jewish law regarding rest on the Sabbath called?
46. What Jewish holiday begins the High Holy Days?
47. What is the Jewish term for charity?
48. What Jewish holiday involves reading the Book of Esther?
49. What is the Jewish festival marking the end of Passover?
50. What Jewish object is worn during weekday prayers on the arm and head?
51. What is the Jewish mourning period after burial called?
52. What Jewish language developed among European Jews?
53. What Jewish holiday celebrates trees and nature?
54. What is the Jewish community leader called?
55. What Jewish holiday commemorates the wanderings in the desert?
56. What is the Hebrew word for God?
57. What Jewish ritual bath is called?
58. What Jewish holiday celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading?
59. What is the Jewish ethical principle of repairing the world called?
60. What is the modern Jewish homeland called?

1. Torah
2. Synagogue
3. Saturday
4. Hebrew
5. Abraham
6. Rosh Hashanah
7. Passover
8. Star of David
9. Kashrut
10. Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys
11. Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for girls
12. Jerusalem
13. Hanukkah
14. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible
15. Day of Atonement
16. Hebrew calendar
17. Sabbath (Shabbat)
18. A seven- or nine-branched candelabrum
19. Yom Kippur
20. The Kotel
21. Tallit
22. Sukkot
23. Halakha
24. Magen David
25. Hanukkah
26. Sukkot
27. A collection of rabbinic teachings and commentary
28. Purim
29. Food prepared according to Jewish law
30. Thirteen
31. Twelve
32. Shalom
33. Shavuot
34. Sefer Torah
35. Jewish religious teacher
36. Kaddish
37. Beit Knesset
38. Tisha B’Av
39. Purim
40. Mezuzah
41. Passover
42. Challah
43. Aleph-Bet
44. Shema
45. Shabbat laws
46. Rosh Hashanah
47. Tzedakah
48. Purim
49. Shavuot
50. Tefillin
51. Shiva
52. Yiddish
53. Tu Bishvat
54. Rabbi
55. Sukkot
56. Elohim
57. Mikveh
58. Simchat Torah
59. Tikkun Olam
60. Israel

Jews Trivia offers a meaningful look into the history, beliefs, traditions, and values that have shaped Jewish life for thousands of years. From religious practices and holidays to language and ethical principles, Jewish culture continues to influence societies around the world. Learning about Judaism promotes understanding, respect, and appreciation for one of humanity’s most enduring traditions.

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