Torah Tales
Name one of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Define what a covenant is in Judaism
A sacred agreement between God and the Jewish people
When does Shabbat begin and end?
Friday sunset to Saturday sunset
Define what a mitzvah is
A divine commandment or good deed
What's Mr. Blumstein's dog's name?
Korra
How many commandments are in the Torah?
613 commandments
Name who made the first covenant with God
Abraham
What is the Jewish diaspora?
The dispersion of Jewish people outside their ancestral homeland
What's Mr. Blumstein's snake's name?
Lt. Dan
Who received the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Moses
List two promises God made in the covenant
Land and numerous descendants
Name two typical Shabbat activities
Family meals, prayer, synagogue attendance, rest
How many mitzvot are there in total?
613
George
What is the difference between Written and Oral Torah?
Written Torah is the physical text; Oral Torah is the traditional interpretations
Explain what mutual obligations means in the covenant
Both God and the Jewish people have responsibilities to fulfill
Why is Shabbat observed weekly?
To commemorate God's rest after creation
Name two ways Jews maintain traditions worldwide
Building synagogues, maintaining kosher practices, celebrating holidays
What's Mr. Blumstein's favorite fast food burger
Burger King
Explain why the Torah serves as a guide for Jewish life
It contains God's instructions for living a righteous life
Describe why the covenant is considered eternal
The agreement is permanent and passes through generations
Explain how Shabbat connects to creation
Just as God rested on the seventh day, Jews rest on Shabbat
Explain how diaspora affects Jewish identity
Jews adapt to new cultures while preserving religious traditions
What US state does Mr. Blumstein wish would catch on fire then sink into the earth?
Arizona