Tefilah Test
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- Q1Who established informal, individual prayer?It was established by the Avot.
It was established by Moshe.
It was established by Yirmiyahu prior to the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash.
It was established by the Yehoshua prior to conquering Eretz Yisrael.
30s - Q2What are the three elements of Tefilah and their order, according to the Ramabam?
Each person should first mention Moshe, then the Avot and finally Adaam.
Each person should first mention Adaam, then the Avot and finally, Moshe.
Each person should first petition for all one’s needs then offer praises to Hashem and finally, give praise and thanks to Hashem for the goodness that He has bestowed upon us.
Each person should first offer praises to Hashem, then petition for all one’s needs and finally, give praise and thanks to Hashem for the goodness that He has bestowed upon us.30s - Q3What did our Tefilah replace after the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash?
Tefilah replaced the Washing basin of the Beit HaMikdash to achieve personal purity.
Tefilah replaced the Avodah of the Beit HaMikdash as a primary means of building a relationship with Hashem on both a personal and national level.Tefilah replaced the Amud HaAnan to create a sense of protection.
Tefilah replaced the Maan as a way of maintaining sustenance for us.
30s - Q4What is the שורש (Root) and meaning of the word להתפלל?
The שורש of the word is פלה and according to Rashi it means to make oneself surprised.
The שורש of the word is פלל and according to Rashi it means to make oneself think.The שורש of the word is תלה and according to Rashi it means Hashem's hill.
The שורש of the word is לפת and according to Rashi it means to accompany one's meal.
30s - Q5According to Rabbi Yosef Albo, what difference does it make if we pray since Hashem is all knowing and knows what we wan’t?
"While we cannot change Hashem’s mind with our prayer, we can inspire others with our Tefilot.
We in fact can change Hashem’s mind with our prayer.
"While we cannot change Hashem’s mind with our prayer, we can change ourselves. Hashem decreed a particular result for the person before we pray and the person after we pray."While we cannot change Hashem’s mind with our prayer, we can learn important Pasukim from Tanach.
30s - Q6What is the benefit of Tefilah, according to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, beyond a means of answering our requests?
The very act of praying to God has value in that it allows to learn about our national history.
The very act of praying to God has value in that it changes our perspective on reality, helping us to live with Hashem in His world.
The very act of praying to God has value in that it enables us to bond with our family and friends.
The very act of praying to God has value in that it changes our perspective on reality, helping us to live with Hashem in His world.30s - Q7Why did Jewish prayer become structured and standardized the way it is now, according to the Ramabam?
During the exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple, to be a method of congregating everyone together.
During the exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple, the need arose to compose a coherent prayer that could be used by those no longer fluent in Hebrew.During the exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple, the need arose to use higher level prayers to reach Hashem.
30s - Q8Who composed the text of the Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh?The Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh, was composed by the (Men of the Great Assembly) אנשי כנסת הגדולה.
The Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh, was composed by Moshe Rabbenu.
The Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh, was composed by Adaam.
The Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh, was composed by the Gaonim.
30s - Q9What are the three sections that the Amidah, Shemoneh Esreh, is divided into and their order?The three sections are: praise (שבחות), requests (בקשות), and thanks (הודאות).
The three sections are: Remembrance (זכרונות), and Glorifying (שופרות), Kingship (מלכויות).
The three sections are: thanks (הודאות), requests (בקשות), and praise (שבחות).
The three sections are: Kingship (מלכויות), Remembrance (זכרונות), and Glorifying (שופרות).
30s - Q10What is the basis for our practice to recite the Amidah by saying the words of the Tefilah in a way that only ourselves can hear?This practice is based on Chanah’s prayer when she traveled to the Mishkan in Shilo and prayed to Hashem that He grant her a child and prayed this way.
This practice is based on Avraham's prayer when he was about to sacrifice Yitzchak.
This practice is based on Devorah's prayer by the episode of Yael and Sisrah.
This practice is based on Esther's prayer when she was going to the palace of Achashverosh unprompted on behlaf of Bnei Yisrael.
30s - Q11What is the reason why the words of the Tefilah must be verbalized and not just “thought about” by the davener, according to Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner and Lisa Aiken?
Our words must be verbalized to inspire those around us.
They explain that when we say something out loud we are less likely to mispronounce the words.
They explain that when we say something, the power of our words crystallizes our feelings and connection to the ideas we are expressing.In order for our Avot to support our tefilot they must be verbalized.
30s - Q12To which location are we supposed to face when we pray?
We face toward Teveria.
We face toward Yerushalayim.We face toward Chevron.
We face toward Tzefat.
30s - Q13Why do we begin the Amidah three steps forward and conclude it with three steps back?
We step forward and we take three steps to act like Malochim/Angels.
We step forward to stand in an intense way before Hashem and when we conclude, we take three steps to step out of his presence in that intense way.In order to excite the davener to become enthusiastic about davening.
30s - Q14Why when we pray are we supposed to stand straight with our feet together?The reason why we stand with our feet together is because we are to be like angels. We are granted the privilege of serving Hashem like the ministering angels.
The reason why we stand with our feet together is to represent that we must be balanced.
The reason why we stand with our feet together is in order to represent that Hashem is one.
The reason why we stand with our feet together is to be like the Avot.
30s - Q15When are we supposed to bow during the Amidah?
We are supposed to bow twice at the beginning of the Amidah and once at the end of Amidah.
We are supposed to bow once at the beginning of the Amidah and once at the end of Amidah.
We are supposed to bow twice at the beginning of the Amidah and twice at the end of Amidah.30s