Exodus
How many years were the Hebrew people enslaved in Egypt?
400 years
How long did the Israelites spend in the wilderness?
What is a scapegoat?
A goat that symbolically has the sins of the people placed upon it and then is sent into the wilderness.
Name the books of the Torah.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Joshua asked the angel of the Lord's army whether he was on the side of Israel or their enemies. What did he say?
Neither.
How did the people cross the Red Sea?
Moses raised his staff and God parted the sea. They walked across on dry land.
What did God provide for the people to eat in the wilderness?
Manna and Quail
How many stones were on the high priests breastplate and what do they symbolize?
12 for the 12 tribes of Israel
Name at least five of the ten commandments.
What was the name of the woman who hid the Israelites spies in Jericho?
Rahab
How did Moses' mother save him when Pharaoh ordered all the baby boys to be killed?
She placed him in a basket and sent him down the river.
What mountain did Moses go up to meet with God and receive the Ten Commandments?
Mt. Sinai
What is the sacred gold box called?
the Ark of the Covenant
How many laws are in the Halacha?
613
Deborah
Where did God first appear to Moses?
In a burning bush
What was the name of Moses' sister?
Miriam
What is the Day of Atonement?
One of the holiest days of the year for Jews. It focuses on repentance and forgiveness. Sacrifices were made for the sins of the people.
What is it called when a food is clean and Jews are able to eat it?
Kosher
What were the names of Naomi's daughter-in-laws?
Orpah and Ruth
What was the last plague?
The death of the firstborn
What appeared over the Tent of Meeting when God was present?
A pillar of cloud or a pillar of fire
What is the box posted on the doorpost with the shema scroll inside called?
Mezzuzah
What is the Deuteronomy Formula?
Blessings and Curses- If you follow the pathway of God then you will be blessed. If you do not, then you will be cursed.
Who was the great grandson of Ruth?