Ethics (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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How many commandments (mitzvot) are found in the Torah according to Jewish tradition?
How many commandments (mitzvot) are found in the Torah according to Jewish tradition?
613 commandments
What is Judaism's position when pregnancy threatens the mother's life?
What is Judaism's position when pregnancy threatens the mother's life?
Abortion may be required
What is the difference between passive and active euthanasia in Jewish ethics?
What is the difference between passive and active euthanasia in Jewish ethics?
Passive may be OK; active is condemned
How is Jewish identity traditionally passed to children?
How is Jewish identity traditionally passed to children?
Through matrilineal descent
What type of focus characterises Jewish environmental ethics?
What type of focus characterises Jewish environmental ethics?
Theocentric (God-centred)
What does the principle of Bal Tashchit prohibit?
What does the principle of Bal Tashchit prohibit?
Destruction without specific purpose
What does the Hebrew term tikkun olam mean?
What does the Hebrew term tikkun olam mean?
Repairing the world
What Hebrew term meaning 'holiness' refers to marriage in Judaism?
What Hebrew term meaning 'holiness' refers to marriage in Judaism?
Kidushin
When did Conservative Judaism in America vote to ordain gay rabbis?
When did Conservative Judaism in America vote to ordain gay rabbis?
December 2006
Since when has Progressive Judaism included women equally with men in synagogues?
Since when has Progressive Judaism included women equally with men in synagogues?
Since the 19th century