Test Your Knowledge on Shabbat

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Quiz Questions

1.
According to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, the Sabbath is …
- A.
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  An oasis in the desert
- B.
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  A safe harbor
- C.
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  A garden of goodness
- D.
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  An island in time
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Who was the first to observe the Sabbath?
- A.
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  Adam
- B.
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  Noah
- C.
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  God
- D.
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  Moses
3.
What is unique about the commandment to observe the Sabbath compared from the other Ten Commandments?
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- A.
  It is the only commandment tied to a ritual.
- B.
  It is the only commandment tied to a blessing.
- C.
  It is the only commandment tied to a punishment.
- D.
  It is the only commandment that is optional.
4.
How long are the Jewish people supposed to observe the Sabbath?
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- A.
  Until they reached the Promised Land
- B.
  Until they returned to the Land of Israel
- C.
  Forever
- D.
  Until the Messianic era begins
5.
The Sabbath is personified in rabbinic literature as:
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  A sleeping child
- B.
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  A majestic queen
- C.
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  A heavenly angel
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  A mighty warrior
6.
What is the first thing that God deemed holy during Creation?
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  The heavens
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  Time
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  Human beings
- D.
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  The earth
7.
Before the Sabbath, at least two candles should be lit, representing:
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- A.
  Night and day
- B.
  Keeping and remembering
- C.
  Resting and working
- D.
  Good and evil
8.
Who is given primary responsibility for ushering in the Sabbath at home?
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  The woman
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  The man
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  The children
- D.
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  The rabbi
9.
Which of the following activities is allowed on the Sabbath
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  Cooking
- B.
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  Driving a car
- C.
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  Exercising
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  Going food shopping
10.
On the Sabbath, it is customary to eat:
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  Challah bread
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  Matzah
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  Hamantaschen cookies
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  Blintzes

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Congratulations! You are a Ruth!
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Great effort! You are a student of history, and like Ruth, you are determined to learn more about Jewish traditions and the importance of the Sabbath.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Discover how Christians can pass on the faith lessons found in observing the Sabbath to the next generation with our complimentary chapter on Shabbat from the Generation to Generation Workbook, a companion to Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein’s book, Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children.
2.
Way to go! You are an Ezra!
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Well done! You are an Ezra, the biblical leader who led the spiritual renewal when the Israelites returned to the Holy Land after 70 years in exile. Like Ezra, you have a thirst for knowledge and are dedicated to learning more about the Sabbath.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Discover how Christians can pass on the faith lessons found in observing the Sabbath to the next generation with our complimentary chapter on Shabbat from the Generation to Generation Workbook, a companion to Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein’s book, Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children.
3.
Well done! You are a Deborah!
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Congratulations! You are a Deborah, one of the judges chosen by God to lead and teach the people of Israel. Like Deborah, you are a true student of the Bible, dedicated to learning more about the Sabbath.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Discover how Christians can pass on the faith lessons found in observing the Sabbath to the next generation with our complimentary chapter on Shabbat from the Generation to Generation Workbook, a companion to Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein’s book, Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children.
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Outstanding! You're a ... Solomon!
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Outstanding! You are a true Solomon, the wisest person to ever live! Your wealth of knowledge on the Sabbath is second to none, and you are well-versed in the observances and practices of Judaism.Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers.Discover how Christians can pass on the faith lessons found in observing the Sabbath to the next generation with our complimentary chapter on Shabbat from the Generation to Generation Workbook, a companion to Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein’s book, Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to Our Children.