What is the name for the raised platform in the synagogue?
Ner tamid
Bimah
Aron hakodesh
What do the middle 13 blessings of the Amidah say?
Ask for mercy
Praise God
Ask for help
Why is a candle lit at the end of Shabbat?
To bring light into the home
To represent God's commandments
To rejuvenate Jews for the week
What is the name of the coming-of-age ceremony for Orthodox Jewish girls?
Bat Mitzvah
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Chayil
What is a mikveh?
A ritual bath
A prayer
A meal at Rosh Hashanah
What is the name given to someone qualified to carry out a circumcision?
Sandek
Rabbi
Mohel
What is a chuppah?
A wedding canopy
The 12-month period before the wedding
The book signed at a wedding
How long are Jews typically in mourning after the loss of a parent?
12 months (a year)
11 months
7 days
Which of the following foods do the mitzvot not allow Jews to eat?
Lamb
Lemons
Lobster
What is eaten at Rosh Hashanah to represent the hope of a sweet new year?
Charoset
Apples dipped in honey
Strawberries