Year 7
13 Principles of Faith
In this lesson, we will learn Halachic (Jewish law codes) written by Maimonides and Rabbi Yosef Caro. We will take a look at Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith. We will also learn about Jewish people and practices from around the world.
Year 7
13 Principles of Faith
In this lesson, we will learn Halachic (Jewish law codes) written by Maimonides and Rabbi Yosef Caro. We will take a look at Maimonides 13 Principles of Faith. We will also learn about Jewish people and practices from around the world.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Maimonides; Shulchan Aruch; tenants of faith and redaction of law.
- Sefardic & Ashkanazi differences.
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many years was King David king?
15 Years
70 Years
Q2.
Who built the First Temple?
King David
King James
Q3.
According to Jewish tradition, what book in Tanakh did King David write?
Kings II
Song of Songs
Q4.
How did Jewish life change after the destruction of the Second Temple?
Everyone moved from Jerusalem but worship stayed the same.
No change
Q5.
True or False: The Talmud is made up of two parts, the Mishnah and the Gemara.
False
5 Questions
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.
False
Q2.
Who wrote The Mishneh Torah?
Moses
Rabbi Judah Ha'Nasi
Q3.
True or False: The Shulchan Aruch only deals with Jewish ritual law.
True
Q4.
What was Maimonides's goal when writing The Mishneh Torah?
To become a famous author
To start a new religion
Q5.
Which is NOT one of the 13 Principles of Faith of Maimonides?
That God is all knowing
There is only one God