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Who traditionally compiled the Mishnah, the earliest major written collection of Jewish oral law?

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Judah ha-Nasi

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What is the Hebrew name for the Book of Psalms in the Jewish Bible?

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Tehillim

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In Judaism, how many plagues does the Book of Exodus say struck Egypt before the Israelites left?

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Ten

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In Jewish tradition, what is the first book of the Torah called in Hebrew?

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Bereshit

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In Jewish tradition, what Hebrew month follows Nisan in the calendar?

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Iyar

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In Jewish law, what are the 39 categories of prohibited creative work on Shabbat called?

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Melachot

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According to the Torah, how many commandments are traditionally counted in Judaism?

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613

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In Jewish tradition, what is the opening Yom Kippur chant that annuls vows called?

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Kol Nidre

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In Jewish tradition, what mystical work is traditionally linked to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai?

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The Zohar

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In Jewish tradition, what are the seven wedding blessings recited under the chuppah called?

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Sheva Brachot

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In Jewish worship, what prayer is traditionally recited near the end of every service?

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Aleinu

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In Jewish tradition, what is the Hebrew term for repentance or return to God?

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Teshuvah

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