Jewish Values
Torah Heroes
Modern Jewish Heroes
Heroic Jewish Objects
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The Hebrew word for this value is Chesed (חֶסֶד). A person showing this value might help a friend or share their snack

kindness

100

He led the Israelites out of Egypt.

Moses

100

She wrote a famous diary that spread awareness about the Holocaust

Anne Frank

100

This special cup is used during Passover Seders and is left for the prophet who will announce the Messiah

Elijah's cup

200

The Hebrew words for this value are Tikkun Olam (תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם). A person showing this value might recycle, volunteer, or help make the world a better place

repairing the world

200

She saved the Jewish people by being brave and speaking up, and is celebrated on Purim

Esther

200

She is an Israeli actress who plays Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot

200

On Passover, we use this special plate to hold symbolic foods that tell the story of freedom

Seder Plate

300

The Hebrew words for this value are Hachnasat Orchim (הַכְנָסַת אוֹרְחִים). A person showing this value might  invite someone new to sit with them or make others feel comfortable

welcoming guests

300

This woman welcomed guests into her tent and showed great kindness

Sarah

300

He came up with E=MC^2 and was a scientist

Albert Einstein

300

This item of clothing has fringes on the corners to remind us of God's commandments

Tallit

400

The Hebrew word for this value is Kavod (כָּבוֹד). A person showing this value might listen when others are speaking and use polite words

respect

400

This hero dreamed of stars, was sold by his brothers, and later became a leader in Egypt

Joseph

400

This baseball pitcher wouldn't play on Yom Kippur, even during the World Series

Sandy Koufax

400

This object is made from a ram's horn, is blown on Rosh Hashanah, and reminds us of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice

Shofar
500

The Hebrew words for this value are B’tzelem Elohim (בְּצֶלֶם אֱלֹהִים). A person showing this value believes every human being is special and deserves respect

all people are created in God's image

500

This brave sister watched over her baby brother who was placed in the Nile and  shelater became a leader herself

Miriam

500

These two Jewish men founded a very famous ice cream company. 

Ben (Cohen) and Jerry (Greenfield)

500

These three objects are used on Havdalah to symbolize the transition to the new week

wine, spices, candle

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