What Is Your Jewish IQ?
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Megan and Aubrey are looking for wedding bands. They go to Tiffany’s for information, but know they can’t afford to buy them there. They spend 45 minutes with the salesperson. After picking his brain, they leave the store and go to Costco and purchase the wedding bands. According to the rules of Jewish business ethics:
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Megan and Aubrey are permitted to shop around because they have limited financial resources.
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Megan and Aubrey are required to get a minimum of three prices before buying the rings.
- C.
Megan and Aubrey must let the salesperson know they are just looking.
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Megan and Aubrey must buy the rings from the first salesperson.
Correct Answer
C. Megan and Aubrey must let the salesperson know they are just looking.Explanation
The Jewish law of Ona’ah states, Megan and Aubrey can’t waste the salesperson’s time unless they intend to purchase the rings from the store or they let the salesperson know they are just looking.Rate this question:
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Matt is a donkey driver. According to the Rabbis in the Mishna, he is obligated to have sex with his wife:
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Every day
- B.
Twice a week
- C.
Once a week
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Once in 30 days
Correct Answer
C. Once a weekExplanation
The Mishna says once a week for a donkey driver. But ladies, men of leisure are required to have sex every day. However, if you marry a sailor he is only required to have sex with you once in six months!Rate this question:
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Amanda and Eli are stranded in the Negev desert after being left behind by their tour bus. Eli realizes he forgot his water bottle and there is only enough water in Amanda’s Nalgene for one person to make it back to Eilat. Amanda is single and Eli is the father of two children. If they share the water they will both die.
- A.
Amanda should drink the water
- B.
Eli should drink the water
- C.
They should share the water
- D.
Neither of them should drink the water and both die
Correct Answer
A. Amanda should drink the waterExplanation
According to Rabbi Akiva, Amanda is obligated to drink the water, and save herself because she brought the water, and it is hers.Rate this question:
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The Torah says that Jews cannot wear a suit made of wool and linen together because:
- A.
You shouldn’t wear winter and summer fabrics in the same suit
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You are not allowed to mix plants with animals
- C.
The factory that makes blended garments is open on Shabbat
- D.
Because it says so
Correct Answer
D. Because it says soExplanation
The law that commands you not to mix wool and linen is called shatnez. There is no reason given. Some Jewish laws are stated without a reason. Just like your mom, because it says so!Rate this question:
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Shabbtai Tzvi, a charismatic Jewish figure of the 17th century, was known for:
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Claiming to be the Messiah
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All the above
- C.
Sending his congregants home from Shabbat services
- D.
Making one brother Sultan of Turkey and the other brother Caesar of Rome
Correct Answer
B. All the aboveExplanation
All the above. Shabbtai Tzvi was one of the most famous false messiahs in Jewish history. In 1666 it was believed that over one third of all European Jews followed his teachings. After being arrested by the Turks, he converted to Islam.Rate this question:
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Ketubah is to marriage as ________ is to divorce
- A.
Gelt
- B.
Get
- C.
Gemorra
- D.
Guilt
Correct Answer
B. GetExplanation
A Ketubah is a contract for marriage just as a Get is a contract for divorce. A Jewish divorce is only complete when a woman receives a Get from her husbandRate this question:
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