Shavout Basics
What holiday celebrates receiving the Torah?
Shavout
Should we honor our father and mother?
yes
What mountain did God give the Torah on?
Mount Sinai
What kind of man was Boaz before he married?
Ruth-less
Should we steal?
No
What book do we read on Shavuot?
Ruth
What flowers covered the mountain according to tradition?
Beautiful flowers of all kinds
What cheese is sad?
Blue cheese
What frozen dairy treat are we eating tonight?
Ice Cream
Should we tell lies?
No
Who married Ruth?
Boaz
What did Moses carry down that had this many special rules written on them?
The Ten Commandments/Ten Phrases
Why did Moses do exercises at the top of Mount Sinai?
He wanted to stay in peak condition!
What special food do many Jewish people eat on Shavuot?
Dairy foods
What day should we keep holy?
Shabbat
What did God send in Acts 2?
The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit)
What do you call a cow that doesn't produce milk on Shavuot?
Why did people eat dairy after receiving Torah?
They needed kosher food preparation
How many commandments were spoken at Sinai?
10
What appeared like fire over the disciples?
Tongues of fire
What did the people say at Sinai?
Na’aseh v’nishma (“We will do and we will hear!”)
Where does the Torah keep its money?
In the River Bank