Week 1
What does Gevurah mean?
Strength (Inner strength)
What are the root letters in Gevurah? (Hint they are also found in the word "Lehitgaber" to overcome a challenge).
Gimmel, vet, Reish.
T/F Sometimes it can be hard to use your Gevurah.
True
T/F In order to be strong when it counts, you need to practice and get yourself ready.
True.
Name 2 out of 4 of the letters on the dreidel.
Nun, Gimmel, Hay, Shin
In the Torah, who is Joshua?
The leader of the Israelites after Moses.
Name 2 out of the 4 characteristics of Gevurah?
Persistance, resilience, confidence, patience.
What can we thank Israeli soldiers for?
Sacrificing their time and lives for others. Protecting citizens from harm.
What is the literal definition of a "Mitzvah?"
A Commandment.
How many blessings do we say tonight?
2! It is the 5th night.
What kinds of strength (besides physical) do you need to make olive oil?
Patience, compassion, understanding.
What does "Hatikvah" (the title of the Israeli national anthem) mean?
The Hope.
Name 3 of your personal strengths. You have 20 seconds!
GO!!!
Why do we have mitzvot?
They make us feel holy and special and help us build Gevurah.
What were the two miracles of Chanukah.
The military victory over the Greeks. The oil in the Menorah lasted for 8 days.
What does it mean to "conquer your desires?"
To overcome your desire to give up or to stop yourself from doing something wrong.
T/F Rabbi Akiva became a Torah genius when he was very young
False. When he was 40 he started to learn to read Hebrew.
What are some challenges you face as a 4th grader?
Homework, handling the pandemic, family life, chores, ETC.
Operation Solomon helped 14,000 of these kinds of Jews Immigrate to Israel.
Ethiopian Jews.
What were the Maccabees fighting for?
Religious freedom.
What does "Eizehu Gibor" mean?
Who is strong?
The hope to be a free nation in our land.
What skills or hobbies do you have that help you build strength?
Sarah will judge your response.
T/F Failure can make us stronger.
True.
What does Chanukah mean? Bonus....How many different ways can you spell it in english?
Rededication. You can spell it 16 ways!!