Torah
What happened to Lot’s wife?
She turned into a pillar of salt.
What does “בהעלותך” mean?
When you step up, when you raise
What did Bnei Yisrael say before receiving the Torah?
Na’aseh V’Nishma
What is a minhag, and how is it different from a mitzvah?
A minhag is a Jewish custom (something many Jews choose to do), while a mitzvah is a commandment from the Torah that Jews are required to do.
What is Rashi’s full name?
Shlomo Ben Yitzchaki
Why was Yaakov called "Yaakov?"
He held on to his brother's heel.
What does it mean that the flame should rise on its own?
You stay until it burns strongly by itself
What is read on Shavuot?
Megillat Ruth
Why do many families light Shabbat candles before Shabbat begins? What does this minhag add to Shabbat?
It brings light, peace, and helps welcome Shabbat into the home in a special way.
Where did Rashi live and teach most of his life?
Troyes, France
Where did Yonah try to run to instead of Nineveh?
Tarshish
What is a Nazir?
A person who makes a special promise to Hashem
What is a Midrash about how Hashem chose Bnei Yisrael to give the Torah to.
Or
Hashem raised up Har Sinai and shook it above Bnei Yisrael's head.
Why do some families make special braided challah shapes on Shabbat and holidays?
It is a minhag that makes Shabbat feel more beautiful and honored (hiddur mitzvah).
What books does Rashi explain?
The Torah and most of Tanach (and he also wrote commentary on Talmud)
The Midrash says Yaakov and Eisav were already “struggling” before they were born. What do you think that means?
Open ended
What did the leaders of each shevet bring to the Mishkan?
Korbanot (offerings/gifts)
What is the connection between reading the book of Ruth and Shavuot?
Ruth chose to keep Hashem's torah, just like Bnei Yisrael chose to.
What is the minhag of Kapparot before Yom Kippur, and what does it represent?
It is a custom where people symbolically transfer their mistakes to remind them to do teshuvah (improve themselves).
What are the two main sources Rashi uses when he explains the Torah?
The simple meaning of the text (peshat) and Midrash / rabbinic teachings
What happens in Parashat Toldot that shows that words and actions can have big consequences?
Open ended
Can you say the first two words of Birkat Kohanim? →
“Yevarechecha Adonai…”
Name 5 of the the Aseret Hadibrot?
Why do some Jews wear white clothing on Yom Kippur, and what does this minhag represent?
It represents purity, forgiveness, and starting fresh like angels, focusing on teshuvah and being close to Hashem.
Why is Rashi’s commentary so important in Jewish learning today?
Because it helps students understand difficult Torah text and is one of the most widely studied explanations of Torah and Talmud.