Holocaust
The Weimar Republic was Germany’s attempt to establish democratic rules after this event.
A) WWI
B) WWII
C) a Jewish uprising in Munich
D) the great dance revolution of 1912
What is WWI?
True or False: The Jewish peoples' connection to Israel really begins around 1948.
What is false.
The word "Shabbat" comes from the Hebrew root, meaning this.
What is to rest? (Shavat)
We begin the morning service with these readings, as a way to transition into a sacred spiritual space.
What is Psukei d/Zimra (morning warm up prayers)?
This is Elena's daughter's name.
Bonus 50 points: This is Elena's daughter's first and middle name.
Who is Melanie Rose?
Before the Nazis took control of Germany, Germany had this type of government.
A) Dictatorship
B) Monarchy
C) Democracy
D) Oligarchy
What is a Democracy?
True or False: In Israel only Jewish people are allowed to vote and run for office.
What is false.
The word "Kiddush" means this in Hebrew.
What is "sanctification" or "holiness"?
We read the Torah on Shabbat morning for this reason - to keep this ancient practice going week after week.
What is fulfilling the commandment to study Torah?
The Israeli flag looks like this.
What is a white flag with a blue stripe across the top and bottom with a blue star of David in the middle?
This is an explanation of Kristallnacht.
Bonus 100 points: This is why it is called Kristallnacht.
What was a violent attack against Jewish people in Germany and Austria carried out by the Nazis on November 9–10, 1938 where Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues were destroyed, many Jewish people were hurt or arrested, and the event became a major step toward the Holocaust?
Bonus: What is the name means “Night of Broken Glass” because of the shattered windows left in the streets?
This is how many seats there are in the Knesset.
What is 120?
The Hebrew word "Baruch" means this in English.
What is "Blessed"?
The Shabbat Amida is shorter than the weekday version for this reason.
What is to avoid making requests for things on the day of rest?
This is the name of the Israeli national anthem.
What is Hatikvah?
These are 3 reasons that people helped the Nazis.
1. Hate
2. Brainwashed by propaganda
3. Fear of losing their job/livelihood
4. Fear of losing their life
5. To gain power
True or False: When Jerusalem was ruled by the Ottoman Empire it was part of Syria.
What is true?
Our siddur, "Mishkan Tefillah," translates to this in English.
What is a "dwelling place for prayer"?
We dress and parade the Torah for this reason.
What is to honor the Torah?
This is Leah's (who works in the office) favorite color.
What is light blue?
This is the year WWII ended?
What is 1945?
This is the year the first temple was built in Jerusalem.
A) 1,018 BCE
B) 960 BCE
C) 64 BCE
D) 190 CE
What is 960 BCE?
The Torah portion chanted on Shabbat is called this in Hebrew.
What is a parshah?
The Musaf Amidah is added to the Shabbat morning service to recall this ancient Temple practice.
What is to represent the additional Shabbat sacrifice that is offered?
This is where Josh is moving
Where is Great Barrington?