מִטְבָּח
How do you say sugar?
סֻכָּר
Many prayers tell us that we should love our God. How do you say love in Hebrew?
אַהֲבָה
In which direction do we light candles on Hannukah?
We light the menorah candles from left to right.
What is it the meaning of
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדוֹנָי אֶלהֵינוּ
Blessed are you, Lord our God
When do we say the Shehecheyanu prayer?
When we celebrate special occasions or whenever we are doing something for the first time.
What is מַיִם?
Water
Why do Jews wear a talit when praying?
It serves to remind Jews of God and his commandments
?ט״וּ בִּשְׁבָט Why do we celebrate
It is the "New Year for the Trees." A celebration of nature and a reminder that it is our duty to take care of the world.
What is the meaning of the word שַׁבָּת?
"He rested"
Translate the following sentence:
אֲנִי אוֹהֶבֶת לֶאֶכול עוּגָה
I love to eat cake!
How do you say Hamantaschen in Hebrew?
The ears of Haman
(אֹזְנֵי הָמָן)
What is נֵר תָּמִיד?
The eternal flame always burning in the sanctuary of every Jewish synagogue, symbolizing God's eternal presence and representing the Menorah of the Temple in Jerusalem.
What is the Hebrew translation for the Jewish holiday
רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה?
Head of the Year
What is the meaning of שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם?
A wish for a peaceful Shabbat
Why is Jerusalem (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם) sacred to Jews?
In ancient Jewish history, it was considered the center of the world. Since the time of King David, the city was holy to Jews and chosen as the location for the Holy Temple.
What is humus made out of?
Chickpeas!
גַרְגִּירֵי חוּמוּס
Why do Jews stand in prayer (עֲמִידָה)?
As a symbol of respect when we pray before God
On Israel's Independence Day (יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת), we wave Israeli flags. What is the symbol in the center of the flag? What does it represent?
The shield of King David = מָגֵן דָּוִד
An ancient Jewish symbol, signifying God as protector of King David
Why do we light נֵרוֹת שַׁבָּת?
Celebrating Shabbat is one of the mitzvot in the Torah. The candle light honors the Shabbat and increases peacefulness and joy.
Who is considered the father of Judaism, from which all Jews descended?
Abraham - אַבְרָהָם
What are the 7 ingredients used to make Hamantaschen? (must get 4 right to earn points)
Baking powder אַבְקָת אֲפִיָּה
Flour קֶמַח
Eggs בֵּיצִים
Salt מֶלַח
Sugar סֻכָּר
Butter חֶמְאָה
Vanilla וָנִיל
Please recite the most important prayer in Judaism.
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲדוֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ אֲדוֹנָי אֶחָֽד
בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד
This is the central affirmation in Judaism, the belief that there is only 1 God
Name TWO of the 4 species (מִּינִים) of Sukkot.
אֶתְרוֹג, לוּלָב, הֲדַס, עֲרָבָה
Recite the prayer for the wine.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדוֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן
What is the holiest name of God in Hebrew, which we are forbidden to say?
יְהֹֹוָה