Parsha
This week's Parsha takes place right after THIS story in the Torah
The death of the sons of Aharon
What century did Rashbi live?
The 1st
Each year in a quiet village in this country, competitors sprint downhill after a runaway wheel of cheese—despite bumps, bruises, and spectacular falls.
England
“Somebody once told me…”
the world is gonna roll me
הוה אמינא
Long sections of Acharei Mot are read on this holiday
Yom Kippur
Was Rashbi a Tana, Amora, Gaon or Rishon?
A Tana
On the steppes of this mountainous nation, horseback riders play a traditional game involving a headless goat carcass called Buzkashi.
Afghanistan
“Because maybe…
you’re gonna be the one"
that saves me
דנפיש טירחה
there is a lot of work
The mitzvah of Orlah prohibits eating the fruit of a tree for THIS long
The first three years of its growth
Who was Rashbi's main teacher?
Rabbi Akiva
In this country, where martial arts and acrobatics are highly valued, Sepak Takraw is played with feet, heads, and chests to keep a ball flying over a net.
Thailand
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy…”
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
דקמקני
would sell
At the end of Parshat Kedoshim, a man is put to death. What did he do wrong?
He cursed the Name of Hashem
What is the main book of Kabbalah that is attributed to Rashbi
The Zohar
In this Nordic country known for forests, lakes, and long winters, athletes compete by racing through muddy obstacle courses—while carrying their spouses on their backs.
Finland
“You may say I’m a dreamer…”
but Im not the only one
לעיולה ולאפוקה
to bring in and take out
This group of mitzvot in Kedoshim includes prohibitions like planting two kinds of seeds together, wearing wool and linen, and crossbreeding animals.
The laws of Kilayim
What is the name of the mountain where Rashbi is buried?
Meron
The ancient game of Kabbadi from this South Asian country involves raiding the opponent’s side while holding your breath and repeatedly chanting the name of the sport.
India
“You can check out any time you like…”
but you can never leave
צריכותא
a Gemara structure showing why two or more .clauses in a mishna are needed