It’s about the Torah
The Torah is divided into this many books.
5
This Polish-born rabbi was a philosopher, scholar, and civil-rights activist (and our school is named for him).
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
This holiday has the number 33 in its name.
Lag B'Omer
It is worn on our heads as a sign of separating ourselves from HaShem above.
Kippah
She was King Achashverosh’s first wife who refused to dance at his party.
Vashti
The Torah is read on the following days of the week.
Saturdays, Mondays, Thursdays (and on holidays - no matter what day of the week the holiday falls)
This French rabbi is famous for his commentary on the Torah.
Rashi
It is this many days from Pesach until Shavuot.
49
We wear it when we pray in the morning, including Shabbat.
Tallit
In Hebrew, a noise-maker or grager is called this.
Ra'ashan
The Torah is written as a scroll on special paper called this.
Parchment
This rabbi often had disagreements (but always respectful) with his contemporary, Shammai.
Hillel
The year the State of Israel was created.
1948
Joseph wore one of these given to him by his father Jacob.
Coat of Many Colours
The yummy treats we eat on Purim are called this.
Humantashen or Oznei Haman
The Torah is divided into this many Parshiyot.
54
This rabbi was an illiterate shepherd until the age of 40, and then became the greatest rabbi of his generation.
Rabbi Akivah
The Hebrew word “Chai” is equal to this important Jewish number.
18
These are worn under our clothing and they are also on the four corners of the Tallit.
Tzizit
The holiday is called Purim because Haman chose the date to destroy the Jewish people by having one of these.
Lottery
This week's Torah portion, Parshat Tetzaveh, is Moreh Alan’s favourite Torah portion.
True
This rabbi, born in Spain and worked in Egypt, was also a famous scholar and medical doctor.
Rambam, or Maimonides
The Israelites wandered in the desert after they were freed from Egypt of this many years.
40
Tefillin, worn during weekday morning prayers, contain this important section from the Torah.
Shemah
In Israel, they have a parade’s on Purim called this.
Adloyada