Judaism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
13 questions from this quiz
When does Shabbat begin and end?
When does Shabbat begin and end?
Sunset Friday to nightfall Saturday
What is a minyan in Jewish worship?
What is a minyan in Jewish worship?
A group of ten men
In which language are Orthodox synagogue services primarily conducted?
In which language are Orthodox synagogue services primarily conducted?
Hebrew
What type of music is often featured in Reform synagogues?
What type of music is often featured in Reform synagogues?
Instrumental or recorded music
How long does the Saturday morning Shabbat service typically last?
How long does the Saturday morning Shabbat service typically last?
Two to three hours
What is a Haftorah?
What is a Haftorah?
A reading from prophetic books
Over what is the Kiddush blessing typically performed?
Over what is the Kiddush blessing typically performed?
Wine or Shabbat wine
How often do some observant Jews perform formal prayers on weekdays?
How often do some observant Jews perform formal prayers on weekdays?
Three times daily
Which three categories organise Jewish prayer?
Which three categories organise Jewish prayer?
Praising, requests, thanksgiving
What is a siddur?
What is a siddur?
A prayer book
Why do worshippers stand during the Amidah?
Why do worshippers stand during the Amidah?
To show they are in God's presence
How many blessings does the Amidah contain?
How many blessings does the Amidah contain?
18 blessings
What is Berakhot?
What is Berakhot?
A Talmud section on prayer practices