Unit 1
How many sections was Israel divided into?
12
Where is the Bais Hamikdash located?
Jerusalem
Which Jewish holiday first takes place during Galut (Exsile) Bavel?
Purim
How do Jews around the world stay connected?
By using the siddur!
What is the first holiday of the Jewish year called?
Rosh Hashanah
Who and what do the Jewish people follow?
Hashem and the Torah
Who was the first Jewish king?
King Shaul
What did the Jewish people serve after king Shlomo passed away?
Idols
Why does the Jewish calendar start at night?
Because we follow the moon cycle
What is the group of people who fought against the Greeks called?
The Maccabees!
What does Chana pray for?
Children.
Bonus question- what's Chana's son's name?
True or False: Dovid built the Bais Hamikdash.
FALSE!! It was his son, Shlomo.
What country were the Jews exiled to?
Bavel
What is the Shul (Synagogue) replacing now in days?
The Bais Hamikdash
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What did Rus (Ruth) give up and what do we learn from her?
Rus gave up being a Moav princess. We learn that torah is better then riches!
What book did Dovid write?
The tehillim
What is a Torah school?
Where Jews come to study Torah and learn about mitvahs!
What is one of the first thing Jews should do wen they move to a new city?
Build a Shul
How did Queen Esther have courage?
By going to King Achashverosh without being called upon.
What is the Mishkan used for?
To pray to Hashem and ask for anything you need!
Since we don't have the Bais Hamikdash now, how can we make a mini Bais Hamikdash for ourselfs?
By filing our house with mitzvot!
Which places does Eliyahu Hanavi visit?
A bris milah and the Pesach seder
What is the first mitvah to be given to the Jewish people?
Rosh Chodaesh- New Month
Why did the Jewish people specifically use a sheep or lamb for there offering?
To show the Egyptians the only g-d they believe in is Hashem!