Hebrew Reading
Themes in the Torah
Jewish Holidays
Torah Characters
Blessings
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שֶׁמֶשׁ

shemesh

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Several Characters we learned about are righteous - from Lot to Abraham to Noah. What does it mean to be righteous?

Doing what is right and good in God’s eyes. Listening to God, being kind to others, and making good choices.

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In this holiday we sit in outdoor huts

Sukkot

100

Who are the 3 main patriarchs we learned about? 

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

100

We say this blessing over Challah

HaMotzi

200

חָבֵר

chaver

200

In what ways is the importance of hospitality shown in the Torah?

Abraham and the 3 Angles; Lot 

200

This Holiday translates to “head of the year”

Rosh Hashanah

200

Why was Lot saved in the story of Sodom

Righteous

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The name of this blessing is “Listen” and we sing it in sign language

Shema

300

סֻכָּה

sukkah

300

What is a way Abraham honors his family? 

Buys a burial site for Sarah; Finds a Wife for Isaac; Loved G-d; Protected Lot

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In this holiday we repent and pray to be re-written in the Book of Life

Yom Kippur
300

What made Rebeca a good wife for Isaac?

She was kind, thoughtful, and self-less

300

This short prayer is said first thing in the morning to thank God for waking us up

Modeh Ani

400

מַחְשֵׁב

machshev

400

What is the name of the promise that Abraham made with G-d?

Covenant

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In this holiday we celebrate how the Maccabees stood up against Greek rule

Hanukkah

400

Why was Isaac named “Laughter"

his mom Sarah laughed when the angels told her that she would be having a child because she was so old


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This blessing thanks God for creating light

Yotzer Or

500

רַכֶּבֶת

rakevet

500

Name 1 of the 10 commandments and explain how it relates to a story we learned about

Love God the most.

Don’t make or worship idols.

Always respect God’s name.

Keep one day special for rest and God.

Listen to and respect your mom and dad.

Don’t hurt anyone.

Be faithful and kind to your family.

Don’t take things that aren’t yours.

Always tell the truth.

Be happy with what you have, don’t be jealous.

500

Name 3 of the plagues we recite during the Passover Seder

Water turned into blood

Frogs 

Bugs

Flies 

Sick animals 

Boils 

Hail 

Locusts 

Darkness 

The firstborn children 

500

What does the name “Israel” mean and how does it connect to who we are as Jews

“he who wrestles with G-d"

500

The Israelites sang this blessing when they crossed the Red Sea

Mi Chamocha

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