Birth
Who made the first covenant?
A girl can have a bat mitzvah at age ____
12
What finger does the ring go on during the ceremony?
right index finger
Because it is now customary in the West to wear one’s wedding band on the left ring finger and not the right index finger, many people move the ring after the wedding ceremony.
In the Torah, "old" (zakein) is synonymous with "____"
wise
What is the name of the traditional dance often done in Jewish celebrations?
Horah
How old is the baby during the naming ceremony?
8 days
What are tefillin, and when are they first used?
leather boxes with straps that contain passages from the Torah; put on for the first time in preparation for Bar Mitzvah day
Who is part of an aufruf, and what is it?
Rabbi, bride to be, groom to be. An aufruf is a Jewish wedding tradition where the couple is called to the Torah for a blessing before the wedding ceremony. The word "aufruf" is Yiddish for "calling up".
What is sh'mirat haguf? Give 2 examples.
guarding the body
iet and nutritious eating, exercise and physical activity, avoiding things that harm the body, and embracing those things that benefit the body.
When and what is the lifecycle milestone at CBI instead of consecration?
In 3rd grade, the "life cycle milestone" is receiving a siddur in a ceremony at the end of the year, and beginning to attend religious school twice a week.
Name three possible sources for a Jewish baby name
-parents will sometimes chose a name from the Torah portion that corresponds with the baby's birth
- often select a name that commemorates a deceased relative of the baby in order to honor that person's memor
-may match the English name exactly or partially
What is a mitzvah project and why do we do it?
common tradition which involves donating money or volunteering time
What does the chuppah represent?
hospitality to one's guests, the hope to create a welcoming and loving future home
What is bikur cholim? Give 2 examples.
A mitzvah, or commandment, to visit and care for the sick and dying.
What is shalom bayit? Give an example
Shalom bayit is a Jewish concept that means "peace in the home" or "family harmony".
Examples: listen carefully to one another, treat one another with respect, willingly cooperate with one another, and graciously forgive mistakes
A trained person who performs the Brit Milah ceremony.
Mohel
How can you continue your Jewish learning even after your bar/bat mitzvah?
young Jewish adults can continue their Jewish learning after their Bar/Bat Mitzvah by participating in Darcone.
you can also join a Jewish youth group such as Kadima/USY
What historical event might breaking the glass commemorate?
the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
What is the name of the Prayer for the Sick in Hebrew?
Mi Shebeirakh
What is a mikveh and when might it be used?
Ritual bath; before a wedding
Why is it important for Jewish families to have a naming ceremony?
To establish the child's identity within the Jewish community
Who was the first girl to participate in a bat mitzvah ceremony?
Judith Kaplan was the first American girl to have a bat mitzvah on March 18, 1922. The ceremony took place at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism in New York City.
In the Torah, which matriarch covers herself with a veil before marrying Isaac?
Rebecca
What is a wimpel?
After a baby boy's brit milah (circumcision), the tradition was to save the baby's swaddling clothes. These were cleaned and cut into strips several inches or centimeters wide and about two feet or 60 centimeters long. The cloth was then decorated with the infant's name, his date of birth, genealogical information, scenes from Jewish life, biblical scenes and often Biblical quotations.