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Jewish Life Cycle Traditions Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of the Jewish life cycle from birth to death.

A multiple-choice quiz by janetgool. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
janetgool

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,356

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The person who performs the bris (ritual circumcision) of a Jewish boy is called: Hint

sandak

macher

chazan

mohel

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Question 2 of 10

2. A baby girl's name is traditionally given... Hint

in the hospital

at the grandparent's home

at the baby's home

during the Torah reading service in the synagogue

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Question 3 of 10

3. A Jewish boy has a Bar Mitzvah ceremony at which age? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. At a traditional Jewish wedding, Hint

the groom lifts the bride onto his shoulders

the bride presents the groom with flowers

the couple exchange rings

the couple stand under a canopy called a "chuppah"

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Question 5 of 10

5. The marriage contract that is signed before the ceremony is called a... Hint

chasan

kvetch

ketubah

kallah

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Question 6 of 10

6. The highlight of a Jewish wedding occurs when the groom stamps on a glass and shatters it. After breaking the glass, he says, Hint

"I do"

"Oy vey!"

"Hear O Israel"

"If I forget thee, O Jerusalem"

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Question 7 of 10

7. When the young couple move into their new home, they will make sure to include a mezzuzah. What is a mezzuzah? Hint

a sign indicating which direction is east

a spice container

a goblet used when blessing the wine

a small parchment containing Judaism's central prayer, the shema which is attached to the door post

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the only life-cycle ceremony permitted on the Sabbath? Hint

an engagement party

a funeral

a "bris" (circumcision)

a wedding

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Question 9 of 10

9. On hearing new of a death, a religious Jew will say, Hint

All of the above

May his soul rest in peace.

Blessed is the True Judge

G-d save us all.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The immediate family of the deceased recite a prayer called: Hint

kiddush

kaddish

yartzeit

shema yisroel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The person who performs the bris (ritual circumcision) of a Jewish boy is called:

Answer: mohel

A"mohel" peforms ritual circumcison. A "sandak" is the child's godfather, while a chazan is a cantor and a "macher" is Yiddish for "bigshot".

2. A baby girl's name is traditionally given...

Answer: during the Torah reading service in the synagogue

The father of the baby girl is called to the Torah, the baby and the mother are given a blessing, and the child's name is announced.

3. A Jewish boy has a Bar Mitzvah ceremony at which age?

Answer: 13

A girl has her Bat Mitzvah at 12. The ages of 18 and 21 have no particular significance in Jewish tradition.

4. At a traditional Jewish wedding,

Answer: the couple stand under a canopy called a "chuppah"

The "chuppah" can be a prayer shawl or "tallis", or can be made of flowers, a velvet cloth, or other material. In Israel, when a little child gets a small scratch or cut, the mother consoles him by saying, "It will pass by the time you get to the chuppah".

5. The marriage contract that is signed before the ceremony is called a...

Answer: ketubah

The Ketubah outlines the husband's obligations to his wife. Often they are beautifully decorated. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem houses a lovely collection of marriage contracts.

6. The highlight of a Jewish wedding occurs when the groom stamps on a glass and shatters it. After breaking the glass, he says,

Answer: "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem"

The tradition of breaking a glass is to remind the bride and groom, and their assembled guests, of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

7. When the young couple move into their new home, they will make sure to include a mezzuzah. What is a mezzuzah?

Answer: a small parchment containing Judaism's central prayer, the shema which is attached to the door post

A mizrach is hung on the eastern wall of the house to indicate which direction to pray to (Jews pray towards Jerusalem). Most traditional Jewish homes contain a kiddush cup, used when blessing wine at the beginning of the Sabbath or festivals, and a spice container used during the havdala service at the end of the Sabbath.

8. What is the only life-cycle ceremony permitted on the Sabbath?

Answer: a "bris" (circumcision)

A circumcision should be performed on the eighth day following the baby's birth, even if the eighth day is the Sabbath, or Yom Kippur. If the baby's health prevents his being circumcised on the eighth day, then the ceremony will be postponed until he is healthy.

9. On hearing new of a death, a religious Jew will say,

Answer: Blessed is the True Judge

This blessing acknowledge's faith in the wisdom of G-d's actions, even in times of pain.

10. The immediate family of the deceased recite a prayer called:

Answer: kaddish

Kiddush is the blessing said of the wine. Yartzeit is the service said on the anniversary of a death. Shema Yisroel, of course, is the central prayer of Judaism.

Source: Author janetgool

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