Jewish Religon Questions and Answers

1. What language do the Jewish people speak?

-          Hebrew

2. How do the Jewish people read Hebrew?

-          From right to left

3. Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?

-          Israel is the Promised land, the land that was promised to our forefather by God

4. When was the present state of Israel formed?

-          1948

5. What makes it unique in the world?

-          It is the only Jewish state

6. Who is the chosen prophet of Judaism?

-          Abraham

7. What do the Jews believe God thinks of their people?

-          They are the chosen people

8. How do the three main religions differ in their view of Jesus?

-          No Christmas due to difference in belief in Jesus

9. Why do the Jewish people not celebrate Christmas?

-          The Jews do not accept Jesus as the messiah, so his birth is not of the same significance to them

10. What festival do they celebrate instead?

-          Hanukkah

11. What event is celebrated at this festival and what is the significance of the number 8?

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12. What is the name of the sacred text of the Jewish people?

-          Torah

13. How is their text similar to the Christian Bible?

-          Old Testament

14. How many commandments do the Jewish people have to follow?

-          613

15. What is the name of the leader of a Jewish religion?

-          The Rabbi

16. What is a Talis?

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17. What is a Tefilin?

-          Holds the Torah

18. What is a Kippa?

-          Skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times and by others for prayer

19. What is the word used to describe the food Jewish people can eat?

-          Kosher

20. Where is the only Kosher Mc Donalds?

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21. Why is a Cheese burger not kosher?

-          No dairy and meat together