Torah & Jewish Texts
How many books is the torah divided into?
5
When did Israel declare independece?
1948
What is a Mezuzah?
The small parchment scroll on a doorpost containing the Shema.
What country was Maimonides born in.
Spain
What is mazel?
This Yiddish word means “luck” or “destiny.”
What is Genesis?
The first book of the Torah, telling the story of creation.
What is the War of Independece?
Israel fought for survival in this war, just one day after declaring independence.
What are Kashrut (Kosher laws)?
The set of dietary laws followed by observant Jews.
What is the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit)?
The ancient Jewish temple once stood on this mountain in Jerusalem.
What are hello, goodbye, and peace?
The Hebrew word “shalom” can mean these three things.
Which language makes up most of the Torah?
Biblical Hebrew
Which city was reunited under Israeli control during the Six-Day War?
Jerusalem.
What are Tzitzit?
The fringes on a tallit (prayer shawl).
What is Zionism?
This modern movement, founded by Theodor Herzl, sought to create a Jewish homeland.
What is the Hora?
This Israeli dance is often performed in a circle.
What is the Nevi'im?
The section of the Hebrew Bible containing the prophets.
What is Israel's national anthem?
Hatikvah
What is a Mitzvah?
The Hebrew term for “good deed” or “commandment.”
Six Million.
Who is Adam Sandler?
The goat.
What is the Talmud?
This book of Jewish law, compiled around 500 CE, explains the Torah’s teachings through rabbinic discussion.
What is the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (Camp David Accords)?
This 1979 peace treaty made Israel the first Middle Eastern country to sign peace with an Arab nation.
What is the Tree of Life (Etz Chaim)?
The symbol often found on Torah scrolls and synagogues, known as the “Tree of…”
In what year did the State of Israel capture the Entebbe Airport in Uganda to rescue hostages?
1976.
What is Tikkun Olam?
This phrase means “repairing the world” and refers to social action and justice.