Afterlife

In this lesson, we will cover Jewish views on the afterlife and Jewish rituals around death and mourning. We will explore beliefs about death and dying and links to mourning practices.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or False: There are Jewish people from all around the world, and because of this there are many different customs surrounding Jewish life and practice.

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Q2.Who wrote The Mishneh Torah?

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Q3.True or False: The Shulchan Aruch only deals with Jewish ritual law.

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Q4.What was Maimonides's goal when writing The Mishneh Torah?

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Q5.Which is NOT one of the 13 Principles of Faith of Maimonides?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or False: There are Jewish people from all around the world, and because of this there are many different customs surrounding Jewish life and practice.

1/5

Q2.Who wrote The Mishneh Torah?

2/5

Q3.True or False: The Shulchan Aruch only deals with Jewish ritual law.

3/5

Q4.What was Maimonides's goal when writing The Mishneh Torah?

4/5

Q5.Which is NOT one of the 13 Principles of Faith of Maimonides?

5/5

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The Afterlife

Great job so far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.According to some Jews, on what will God judge his people when Judgement Day happens?

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Q2.True or false: In many Jewish communities, when someone is sitting shiva the synagogue services will move to that person's home.

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Q3.What is the name of the prayer that Jewish mourners say after someone has died?

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Q4.What does the term Olam Ha'Ba mean?

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Q5.How many days after burial will a Jewish mourner sit shiva?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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The Afterlife

Great job so far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.According to some Jews, on what will God judge his people when Judgement Day happens?

1/5

Q2.True or false: In many Jewish communities, when someone is sitting shiva the synagogue services will move to that person's home.

2/5

Q3.What is the name of the prayer that Jewish mourners say after someone has died?

3/5

Q4.What does the term Olam Ha'Ba mean?

4/5

Q5.How many days after burial will a Jewish mourner sit shiva?

5/5

Lesson summary: Afterlife

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