Sometime in the twelfth century A.D., a revered medieval scholar and philosopher named Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (c. 1138–1204 A.D.) summarized what he believed to be the essential beliefs of Judaism. What were they affectionately referred to as of the Jewish Faith?

According to tradition, everything in the daily life of a Jewish person can become an act of ___________.

Prayer is very important to the Jewish community. The prayer book, Siddur, contains multiple prayers and instructions on how to pray. So, how many times a day are Jews supposed to pray?

10 pts Judaism today stresses that instead of salvation, one's relationship with God is based on three things. What three things are the bases for a relationship with God from a Jewish viewpoint?

10 pts What term originated around 1870 that is described as "a racist policy" and an attitude of hatred against Jews and Judaism?

Pick the answers that best complete this sentence (10 pts): With dictator Adolf Hitler at the helm, the ________ party took Jewish hatred to the next level by __________ and physically __________ the Jewish race.

Approximately how many Jews were killed in 1933-44 during the genocide of Central Europe? (10 pts)

Which sect of Judaism is considered more "traditionalist" or "authentic" and true to the Torah?

The Jewish nation has seen its fair share of opposition during its thousands of years of existence. However, which events below have profoundly influenced modern Judaism (1900s–today)?

Which Jewish festival commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

Which language is traditionally used in Jewish religious texts and prayers?