Take the Holy Temple Quiz

Rabbi Menachem Posner serves as staff editor at Chabad.org, the world’s largest Jewish informational website. He has been writing, researching, and editing for Chabad.org since 2006, when he received his rabbinic degree from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch. He lives in Chicago, Ill., with his family.

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Valerie Smith Tulsa July 8, 2021

Thank you so much. I love Torah, a true guide to me and my family and to everyone we teach on Sabbath day. Reply

Sandra July 3, 2021

Question #8 - What was in the holy of holies? I found this to be a trick question. I know about the tradition of the rock used for setting the Ark there. But that is just a tradition. In 1 Kings 6:15, "He overlaid the floor of the house with planks of cypress." Then vs. 19-20, he fixed a shrine in which to place the Ark of the covenant, the interior 20 cubits long, 20 wide and 20 high. He overlaid it with solid gold & similarly it's cedar altar."
So, in view of these scriptures, why does tradition say there was a rock in the holy of holies? Reply

Gary W. Harper Saylorsburg, PA July 4, 2021

in response to Sandra :

Sandra:

In some old books, you can find sketches of the cave beneath the Rock, upon which the sacrifice of the son, was aborted. This cave is stylistically hidden as a motif, within much of Renaissance art. The cave, in cross-section, resembles a Champagne glass, turned upside-down. You will always find what the artist viewed as "the Rock", directly above this hidden motif.

The Holy of Holies of the Temple, was constructed as to be centered upon this Rock. That is what my own family's tradition teaches, anyway. This is within the 2nd Temple, not the 1st. Reply

Jenifer Nech Houston May 4, 2021

Wow, studying the daf pays off.😂 Reply

Charles Hufman Delta May 4, 2021

The first temple was built out of cloth and was erected in the wilderness. there is much recent archeological findings and passages in scripture that indicate the temple quite possibly have been built lower in the Kidron valley. Reply

Susan New york city July 22, 2020

11/11!! The first time ever !! Thank you Rabbi for the quiz and the study materials !!! Reply

Claudia Homestead FL July 21, 2020

11/11 I do love and enjoy studying the Torah , I am not a Jew, but I have been studying Kabala for 11 years , My life change 💯 Reply

JDV July 17, 2020

Know more than I think. Hurrah! Reply

Anonymous Italy July 17, 2020

10 of 11, I wonder.... Reply

Velvia Barbour RIdgeway, SC July 17, 2020

That was fun! Reply

Gary W. Harper Saylorsburg, PA July 17, 2020

11/11. Not bad, for one who is counted as being amongst the nations. But I do study all of the time.

Rebuilding the Temple on Earth, is inevitable. Why even wait? Reply

Elizabeth Nelsen July 16, 2020

I took the test once more and scored 11 out of 11. I Remembered to look a little closer. I love tests like this. I feel that people should a little closer in the Torah. Some of Moshe's last words of instruction or advice, He said,Deuteronomy 32:47 " They are not just idle words for you-they are your life." Reply

Manpreet Israel Yonkers July 19, 2020

in response to Elizabeth:

Amen Reply

Elizabeth Arizona, USA July 23, 2020

in response to Manpreet Israel:

I am 76 years old, the Scriptures have been my magnificent obsession,since 13 yrs. of age. They have carried me through life, giving me strength and power to overcome in every difficult situation. Reply

Herman Vancouver July 11, 2021

in response to Elizabeth:

what you did say is all true you can add at least in my case:Energy and willpower Reply

Jack B. July 16, 2020

11/11 Second time Reply

Elizabeth Arizona USA July 23, 2020

in response to Jack B.:

Yes, I wanted to make sure to read the question correctly. First time I scored 10 out of 11 and I wanted to test my memory. Reply

JOANNE SCHWAB GLENDALE via ichabad.org July 16, 2020

9/11 Reply

Manpreet Israel Yonkers July 16, 2020

Missed one. May the L-rd prepare us for Moshiach coming Reply

E G July 16, 2020

I’m proud of myself😀. Shows how much I love to see the temple rebuilt in my lifetime. Bravo Reply

Susan New York City July 22, 2020

in response to E:

Amen! To that ! Reply

Valerie Smith Tulsa July 16, 2020

11/11 Thank you Reply

Elizabeth AZ, USA July 16, 2020

Missed one, should have read the answers a little slower. Reply

L Australia July 17, 2020

in response to Elizabeth:

I have made that mistake too. Reply

John Miami August 9, 2020

in response to L:

On the temple quiz I wonder which question is missed the most often anybody have an idea about that Reply

David México July 15, 2020

Thank you, and blessings
9/11 Reply

Michael Australia July 15, 2020

Three wrong :-( and there was no correct answer for the third question? Reply

Samson Ben Yoseph Port Ludlow May 4, 2021

in response to Michael:

the Romans Reply

Esther August 20, 2021

in response to Samson Ben Yoseph:

i got 10/11 and thats the 1 i got wrong Reply

Sam Kulik canada July 15, 2020

Since Jerusalem has been ours for over 50 years now, why not simply rebuild it already Reply

Paula Kestelman Montreal July 16, 2020

in response to Sam Kulik:

Absolutely. What is all this waiting about anyway? Reply

Missie Georgia July 16, 2020

in response to Paula Kestelman:

Messiah? Reply

Herman Vancouver July 4, 2021

in response to Paula Kestelman:

There are 1000s of temples all over the world called synagogues
Rebuilding the temple would mean animals sacrifices in today’s vegan world unacceptable
Temples are for Christians Reply

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