Students at Pardes, a pluralistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. Copyright: Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies

Talmud Quiz

How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

The Talmud–which consists of the Mishnah and Gemara–explicates and builds upon the Torah’s laws and stories. How much do you know about this influential and complex body of Jewish teachings?

Question 1 of 10
What does Talmud mean?
Question 2 of 10
How is the Tosefta different from the Mishnah?
Question 3 of 10
Where was the "Babylonian" Talmud produced?
Question 4 of 10
What does Avot D'Rabbi Natan contain?
Question 5 of 10
Which is the standard edition of the Talmud?
Question 6 of 10
According to Jewish tradition, who compiled the Mishnah?
Question 7 of 10
Which came first, the Mishnah or the Gemara?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following people wrote a commentary on the Gemara?
Question 9 of 10
Why do Jews study Talmud?
Question 10 of 10
Which text lays out the founding principles of the Mishnah?

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