Makkot Concepts
What is the hebrew term for Scheming Witnesses
עדים זוממין
After the splitting of the sea, Moshe led the people in song. Immediately after, someone else led the people in song as well. Who was it?
Miriam
This bird, often called a "living fossil," has barely changed over millions of years and is one of the few bird species that cannot fly.
This Brazilian soccer legend is the only player to have won three FIFA World Cup titles, playing in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
Pele
This artist's moonwalk became as iconic as the music itself when he debuted it in 1983 during a performance of "Billie Jean."
Michael Jackson
What is the punishment for scheming witnesses
They get whatever they tried to give
When the people had no water and questioned whether Hashem was still with them, THIS nation attacked Bnei Yisrael
Amalek
This animal’s diet is mostly made up of eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic to most other animals, and it has a specially adapted digestive system to process them
Koala
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," won the World Heavyweight title three times and was famous for his fights against George Foreman and Joe Frazier.
Muhammad Ali
This pop princess launched her career at the age of 16 with a song that asks for a second chance, becoming a staple of late ‘90s pop culture.
Britney Spears
What differentiates scheming witnesses from regular false witnesses
Another group of witnesses testify that the scheming witnesses were with them at the time of the crime (so they cannot be telling the truth)
When Hashem gave Bnei Yisrael the Manna, he commanded that they weren't allowed to do THIS with it?
Bnei Yisrael were commanded not to save manna from one day to the next, except for Friday, when they were told to collect a double portion for Shabbat.
This elusive deep-sea animal is the largest known invertebrate, capable of reaching lengths of up to 43 feet or more.
Squid
This Formula 1 driver holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s previous record in 2020.
Lewis Hamiltom
This British group’s groundbreaking fusion of rock, pop, and experimental sounds in the 1960s reshaped the modern music scene, influencing generations to come
The Beatles
For what crime does a person get sent into exile
For killing someone בשוגג
Accidentally but with negligence
According to Chazal, this tribe was the last to cross the Yam Suf and nearly perished due to carrying something problematic.
Shevet Dan
Known for its spines and ability to roll into a ball, this small mammal has an unusually high resistance to certain snake venoms.
Hedgehog
This American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals, with a total of 23 across five Olympic Games
Michael Phelps
Known for breaking barriers with his flamboyant style, this British rock star, part of Queen, was celebrated for his vocal range and theatrical performances.
Freddy Mercury
What do you call the ritual that is performed when the brother doesn't want to marry his dead brother's wife and they spit in his shoe?
Chalitza
This bitter body of water was miraculously sweetened by Moshe, allowing Bnei Yisrael to drink.
What is Marah
This animal, found only in the Galápagos Islands, is known for its extreme lifespan, often living well over 100 years in the wild.
Galapagos tortoise
This tennis player, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, was the first to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year (1962), accomplishing it at just 24 years old.
Rod Laver
This 1999 album, produced by Dr. Dre, introduced an artist with a distinct voice and style, eventually making him one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century.
Eminem