10 Tevet/17 Tammuz
What happened on the 10th of Tevet?
The Banylonians laid siege on Jerusalem
Who destroyed the 1st Beit Hamikdash?
The Babylonians
What happened on the 9th of Av?
Both Beit Hamikdashs were destroyed
Name 1 miracle that happened everyday in the Beit Hamikdash?
Menorah stayed lit
bread stayed fresh
no flies by food....etc.
Where did the Purim Story take place?
Persia
In Jewish History: What do we find common between all the events that took place on the 17th of Tammuz
Thay have been bad days for the Jews
Who destroyed the 2nd Beit Hamikdash?
The Romans
What do we do nowadays on the 9th of Av?
We dont eat or drink
What was the Mishkan?
A portable Beit Hamikdash the Jews used while traveling in the desert
How many feasts did Esther host?
2
How long did the siege last?
Approx. 2 1/2 years.
What happened to the Jews after the 2nd Beit Hamikdash was desroyed?
Many were killed others were taken as slaves and gladiators for the Romans
How long do we fast on the 9th of Av?
25 hrs
Who was in charge of building the 1st Beit Hamikdash?
King Shlomo (Solomon)
What happened to Queen Vashti?
Killed for not listening to King?
Name 3 of the 5 Things that happened on the 17th of Tammuz?
1)Golden Calf--2)Menashe brought idols to Beit Hamikdash--3)Roman Burned Torah--4)Walls were broken into--5)No more sacrafices
What happened to the Jews food supply during the 2nd Siege?
A group of people in the city wanted to fight so they burned all the stored food.
Approx. how many years between teh 1st and 2nd destruction?
Approx. 500yrs
Explain 2 of the 3:
What makes a person a Kohen--Levi--Yisroel?
Kohen-someone who comes from Ahron
Levi-Someone who come from Levi
Yisroel-Everyone else
What day did the Jews fight? and What day do we celebrate?
13th of Adar was the fight
14th of Adar we celebrate
Name of the Babylonian General?
Nevuchadnezzar
What was the reasons for the 2nd Beit Hamikdash being desroyed?
The Jews hated each other for no reason
How long did the Beit Hamikdash burn for?
2 days
Name 2 of the 3 Shalosh Regalim (Holidays all Jews would travel to the Beit Hamikdash)
Sukkot--Pesach--Shavout
How were Mordechai and Esther related?
Mordechai was Esther's Uncle