1. How would you compare the different observances of the Orthodox Jews, the Hasidic, the Conservative Jews, the Reform Jews, and the Reconstructionist Jews?
2. Choose one of the Jewish holy days (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, or Passover.) How has Jewish history influenced Jewish religious practices on this holy day?
3. Describe the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible and what is contained in each section. Which section is considered the core of the Hebrew Bible? Why is it given this distinction? Explain the importance of Hebrew Scripture within Judaism.