🏛️ Staying Connected
This is a “mini Beit Hamikdash” where Jews gather to pray.
Shul/Synagogue
This is what the Jewish calendar helps us know.
Holidays
The Jewish calendar follows this in the sky.
The moon
People looked for this to begin a new month.
The new moon
This book helps us talk to Hashem using the perfect words.
Siddur
We celebrate this on the Jewish date we were born.
Jewish birthday
This is the first day of a new Jewish month.
Rosh Chodesh
How many witnesses were needed to confirm the moon?
2
This tool helps Jews stay connected through time and holidays.
Jewish Calendar
The anniversary of someone passing away is called this.
Yahrtzeit
This is what the moon looks like at the start of the month.
Small sliver
Where did the witnesses go to report what they saw?
Jerusalem/the court/Rabbis
Name TWO ways Jews stay connected without the Beit Hamikdash.
Shul, Siddur, Jewish calendar
This weekly reading is listed on Jewish calendars.
Torah Portion/Parsha
About how long is a Jewish month?
29 or 30 days
How did Jews spread the news across the land?
Torches/Fire signals
Why were these systems created after the Beit Hamikdash was destroyed?
To help the Jews stay connected to Hashem and each other
Why is the Jewish calendar important? Give TWO reasons.
Holidays, birthdays, Shabbat times, connection
Why are Jews compared to the moon?
We start small and grow stronger through mitzvot
Why did the judges question witnesses carefully?
To make sure they were telling the truth and accurate