Modern Prophets
Using boycotts and strikes, this activist was able to win the right for farmworkers in California to organize for better conditions.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
In Hebrew Emet, this value tells us to be honest and describes God's words.
What is Truth?
This prophet took to the sea to escape his mission.
Who is Jonah?
The first book of the Torah, which includes creation and the life of Abraham.
What is Genesis/B'reishit?
This braided loaf is eaten on Shabbat.
What is Challah?
After spending many years in prison this modern prophet rose to lead his country after the defeat of Apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Tzedek in Hebrew, a quote in our sanctuary tells us this righteous value we "shall pursue."
What is Justice?
This prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
This book follows the Israelites as they escape from Egypt.
This chewey bread is briefly boiled before baking.
What is a bagel?
A leader of the Civil Rights Movement, we celebrate this modern prophet on a January Monday.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Tikkun-Olam in Hebrew, this value gives us a duty to work for a better future.
What is Repairing the World?
This early prophet was tasked with a large construction project.
Who is Noah?
The third book of the Torah, in which God lays out many commandments including the observance of Yom Kippur.
What is Leviticus/Vayikra?
A kind of yeasted coffee-cake, common fillings include chocolate and cinnamon-sugar.
What is a babka?
Famous for her refusal to move, this modern prophet helped launch the Montgomery bus boycott.
Who is Rosa Parks?
B'tzelem Elohim in Hebrew, this value instructs us to treat all human beings with respect because we all share divine origins.
What is (Created) in the image of God?
Sometimes called the first Jew, this prophet launched his career smashing his father's idols.
Who is Abraham?
The final book of the Torah, where Moses speaks to the people before they enter the Promised Land.
What is Deuteronomy/Devarim?
These jelly donuts are eaten for Chanukah.
What are sufganyot?
Famous for leading a school strike for climate action and delivering a fiery speech to world leaders, this activist just turned 18 this week!
Who is Greta Thunberg?
In Hebrew Chesed, this value describes the parental care God practices toward our people and that we must practice toward others.
What is loving-kindness? What is mercy?
This prophet is invited to join us at Passover to "turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to the parents."
Who is Elijah?
The fourth book of the Torah, where the Israelites investigate the Promised Land.
What is Numbers/Bamidbar?
This is a hefty little pastry commonly filled with potatoes or other leftovers.
What is a knish?