- What language do the Jewish people speak?
Hebrew
- How do the Jewish people read Hebrew?
From right to left
- Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?
As Israel is the Promised Land, which was promised to Abraham by God
- When was the present state of Israel formed?
1948
- What makes it unique in the world?
It is the only Jewish state in the world
- Who is the chosen prophet if Judaism?
Moses
- What do the Jews believe God thinks of their people?
That they are the chosen people
- How do the three main religions differ in their view of Jesus?
Christianity – saviour, Judaism and Islam – just a prophet
- Why do the Jewish people not celebrate Christmas?
As they do not see Jesus as a saviour, but as a prophet
- What festival do they celebrate instead?
Hanukkah (the light festival)
- What event is celebrated at this festival and what is the significance of the number 8?
The festival of lights is celebrated and they light candles every night for 8 days
- What is the name of the sacred text of the Jewish people?
The Torah
- How is their text similar to the Christian Bible?
It is the Old Testament of our Bible
- How many commandments do the Jewish people have to follow?
There was originally 613, but they have been narrowed down to 13 main rules
- What is the name of the leader of a Jewish religion?
Rabbi
- What is a Talis?
A garment one can wear to create a sense of personal space during prayer
- What is a Tefilin?
Small black boxes containing scrolls with leather straps attached to them, worn by males, required to wear it each weekday morning
- What is a Kippah?
Skull cap worn by Jewish males
- What is the word used to describe the food Jewish people can eat?
Kosher
- Where is the only Kosher Mc Donalds?
Israel and Argentina
- Why is a Cheese burger not Kosher?
As the burger contains both dairy and meat, and the Jewish can not eat dairy and meat in the same meal
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