Rite of Passage
What is a rite of passage?
A special event that marks growing up or entering a new stage of life.
What do people read from during from their Bar-Mitzvah Services?
The Torah!!
What do we blow on Rosh Hashanah as a ritual to “wake us up” spiritually?
Shofar
What Jewish value is about giving charity or helping someone in need?
What is the Hebrew Word for Kindness
Chesed
Name a Jewish rite of passage.
Bris
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Confirmation
Becoming a parent
At what age does a bat mitzvah happen?
12 years old for a girl
What temporary structure do Jewish families build and eat in during Sukkot?
Sukkah
What is Hachnasat Orchim? Half points to translate Orchim.
Welcoming Guests - Hospitality
What is "To Life" in Hebrew?
L'Chaim
What Jewish Rite of Passage occurs when a Jewish baby boy is 8 days old?
Circumcision - Brit Milah
What is a Mitzvah Project?
A project to give back to the community as one becomes a Jewish Young Adult
What is Simchat Torah about?
Finishing the reading of the Torah
Name 3 of the 10 commandments.
Put God First
Don't worship idols.
Respect God’s Name
Keep the Sabbath Holy
Honor Your Parents
Do Not Kill
Respect Marriage
Do Not Steal
Do Not Lie
Do Not Be Jealous
What does B'Seder mean
In order, okay
What is typically given to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah to help them read from the Torah without touching the ink?
A yad.
What is the name of the speech given by a bar/bat mitzvah during the service?
D'var Torah
What do we wave on Sukkot as part of a special ritual?
Lulav and Etrog
What is Tikun Olam and what is one example?
Repairing the world
- Half Points for explaining what it is without using the phrase above.
What is the word for "holy" in Hebrew? Can you name any related words?
Kadosh
- Kiddush
- Kedushah
What is a Jewish ceremony for teenagers (usually around 10th grade) where they recommit to Jewish learning and Jewish life after becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Confirmation
Why is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah considered a rite of passage?
Because the person becomes responsible for their own Jewish actions and involvement within the community.
What is the tradition of repentance that we perform during Rosh Hashanah? Hint - the water bucket activity
Tashlich
What is the Hebrew word for values?
Middot
What does Bar/Bat-Mitzvah translate to. Hint - translate each word separately.
Son/Daughter of the Commandments