Torah Study Quiz

How much do you know about studying Torah?

For thousands of years Jews have been studying texts in pairs or in groups, respectfully debating each other, and learning the stories and legal texts of Judaism. How much do you know about studying Torah?

Question 1 of 10
In approaching a text, one may first try to understand its p'shat. What does this mean?
Question 2 of 10
After which holiday do Jews begin the cycle of weekly Torah reading?
Question 3 of 10
What is a d'var Torah?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these describes the process of Jewish study?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these daily prayers emphasizes the obligation to study and teach Torah?
Question 6 of 10
Rashi--an 11-century commentator--and his grandchildren were part of which school of study?
Question 7 of 10
What is a chumash?
Question 8 of 10
Before studying, it is customary to say a blessing thanking God for what?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following Jewish books have, at one time, been banned?
Question 10 of 10
What is a talmid hakham?

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