New London Synagogue Tour Quiz

What is the traditional head covering for men in Judaism called?

• Kippah

• Tallit

• Siddur

• Chumash

What is a Siddur?

• A prayer book

• A head covering

• A prayer shawl

• A Torah scroll

What does the word 'synagogue' mean in Greek?

• School

• Prayer

• Temple

• Assembly

What is the Hebrew term for 'house of assembly'?

• Yad

• Beit Knesset

• Beit Tefillah

• Shul

Why do men and women sit separately in traditional Jewish services?

• To avoid distraction

• To make space

• To follow ancient laws

• To show respect

What is Shabbat?

• The Jewish holy day

• A prayer book

• A synagogue

• A head covering

What is a Tallit?

• A prayer shawl

• A Torah scroll

• A head covering

• A prayer book

What do the fringes on a Tallit represent?

• The 5 books of Moses

• The Star of David

• The 10 Commandments

• The 613 commandments

What is a Bimah?

• A platform for reading the Torah

• A menorah

• A head covering

• A prayer book

What is the difference between a Menorah and a Hanukkiah?

• A Menorah has 7 lamps, a Hanukkiah has 9

• A Menorah is used on Shabbat, a Hanukkiah on Hanukkah

• A Menorah is a prayer book, a Hanukkiah is a head covering

• A Menorah is a synagogue, a Hanukkiah is a temple