Famous Jews (then)
Holidays
Historical Events
Mitzvot
Famous Jews (now)
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He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who is Moses?
50
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
50
This occurred when the Egyptions were chasing us after we left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen, but it didn't happen until someone was brave enough to show trust in G-d.
What is the splitting of the Red Sea?
50
This is the Hebrew word for giving charity.
What is "tzedaka"?
50
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who is playing in the upcoming movie, Grown Ups
Who is Adam Sandler?
100
This King of Israel was famous for his harp playing and his slaying of Goliath, a giant Philistine.
Who was King David?
100
This holiday we celebrate our freedom from slavery in Egypt
What is Passover?
100
This occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
100
This is what we do each week in temple on the Sabbath. It helps us learn about our history and the mitzvot.
What is reading the weekly portion of the Torah?
100
He played in the Night at the Museum movies and Meet the Parents. He also showed up to the Oscars dressed like a Naavi from Avatar.
Who is Ben Stiller?
150
She was originally a Moabite princess who converted to Judaism and came to Israel with her mother-in-law instead of staying home like her sister.
Who is Ruth?
150
This holiday means "lots" in English.
What is Purim?
150
This happened to a famous prophet who tried to run away from G-d on a boat because he didn't want to give a prophecy to the Jews' enemies that would have helped them repent.
Why was Jonah swallowed by a large fish?
150
This is one of the ten commandments. It involves two other people besides yourself.
What is honoring your father and mother?
150
This is a famous Orthodox Jewish reggae and rap artist.
Who is Mattisyahu?
200
This prophet symbolically visits us each Passover at our seders and was famous for going up to Heaven alive in a chariot of fire.
Who is Elijah?
200
This holiday is our day of judgement when we hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey for a sweet year.
What is Rosh Hashana?
200
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.
Why did Achashverosh have a beauty contest?
200
These include a citron fruit, a palm frond, willow leaves and myrtle leaves. We shake them together on Sukkot.
What are the four species?
200
He's the host of Deal or No Deal and a famous comedian.
Who is Howie Mandel?
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