Most Extreme (abusive parents)
Annoying
In-Laws
The 5th Commandment (go in order)
Honoring and Rewarding
No Blessing?
(go in order)
100
On the highest level of respect, what would you do if your mother slaps you in public?
You wouldn’t scold or embarrass her.
100
According to the Mechlita, what is Moshe referred to?
An “ish” (man)
100
What is the 5th Commandment?
Respecting your parents.
100
What is the reward God will bestow upon you if you respect your parents? (textually)
You live longer and achieve longevity.
100
Give an example of a Mitzvah that even non Jewish people perform.
Giving money to the poor, respecting your parents.
200
In the Gemara, a Rabbi gives an example of when his mother threw his wallet in what?
Water or lake.
200
According to the Mechlita, what should we assume about Moshe?
That he kissed Yitro, and therefore showed respect for his in-law.
200
What are the 2 sections the 10 Commandments are split in to?
Connection of Man to God, and connection of Man to Man.
200
In what attitude should one achieve when honoring your parents?
In a positive or joyous way.
200
What is the first answer the Aruch Ha Shulchan gives?
Since the action looks the same for everyone, then you don't say a blessing.
300
In the Gemara, the father of many sons opens what every time he hears his father approaching?
The front door.
300
According to the Bach, what does he compare the Mitzvah of respecting your parents to?
Respecting an elderly or important person.
300
Why is it a problem that the Mitzvah to respect your parents is in the first 5 commandments, instead of the last five?
Since this Mitzvah seems like a commandment between man to man, it should be in the last 5 not the first 5.
300
Based on the Gemara, in a case where your parent is arguing with another person, what can’t you specifically do?
Side against your parent's opinion or side with the person's opinion.
300
What is the only difference between how people preform this Mitzvah?
The person's intentions.
400
In the Gemara, a Rabbi gives an example in which a mother uses what to get into her bed?
Her son.
400
What is one example that the Bach gives of honoring an elder?
Standing up when they walk into the room.
400
How many parents do we really have?
We have 3 parents, God, mother, and your father.
400
Physically, how can respecting your parents grant you the reward mentioned in the Torah?
It doesn’t really mean that you live longer, rather that your life will be better lived or experienced if you respect your parents.
400
Why do Christians and Muslims… perform this Mitzvah according to the Aruch Ha Shulchan?
Based on logic and human nature.
500
In the Gemara, a Rabbi was sitting among whom when his mother came and spit in his face?
Dignitaries of Rome.
500
According the Bach, does one perform the same obligations to in-laws as one does to his parents?
No, your parents are the number 1 priority.
500
Based on this information, why is this Mitzvah in the section that deals with relationships of Man to God?
While you are honoring your parents, you are honoring God indirectly. (since God is one of your parents; the main one)
500
Mentally, how can respecting your parents grant you the reward mentioned in the Torah?
If you honor your parents with happiness, you will have a more positive mind set.
500
BONUS RIDDLE: How can you make 7 even?
You take the "s" out of the beginning of "Seven" to make it "even"
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