Purim
2 times
What can"t you eat on Pesach
Chametz
how long is the omer
49 days
what do we celebrate on shavout
the giving of the torah
What is the core theological question regarding how Hashem introduces Himself at Sinai?
Why didn't He introduce Himself as the Creator of the world?
when do the Megilah readings take place
1 at day and 1 at night
What are the 5 special Grains
weat, barly, rye, oat, and spelt
how many weeks are in the omer
7 weeks
what general category of food is traditionally
dairy
What does the miracle of the Exodus prove about God's role in the world?
That He can do absolutely anything and remains actively involved in history
which 2 specific components must be featured during Seudat purim
Meat and Wine
What is biur Chametz
Nulifacation
(nulfy)
what holiday is celebrated right after the omer is over
shavout
what specific meggilah is publicly read on shavout
According to the Ramban, why does the Exodus establish a personal moral debt?
Because He personally redeemed us from slavery, establishing a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay.
What customs involves giving giving 3 half-shekels to charity before purim
Machatzit HaShekel
what is what primary tool is traditionally used to illuminate the search for chametz
a candle
under what condition can you recite a bracha before counting the omer
if you didnt miss a day
what is the hebrew term for the custom of saying awake all night on shavout
tikkun leil shavout
Why is serving Hashem out of gratitude different from submitting to a powerful Creator?
Gratitude stems from love and relationship rather than just fear of raw power.
which special prayer of thanks is added to the Amidah and Grace after meals
Al Hanisim
before what proportional hour of the day must remaning chamtez be destroyed
the 5th hour
What is the rule if you're unsure whether you missed a day or not
continue with a blessing
what name for mount sinai is linguistically related to the hebrew word for cheese
givanah
Why is the Exodus more humanly relatable than the concept of Creation?
Because humans can personally relate to historical suffering, freedom, and redemption.