Jewish History
Who was the leader of the Jewish people during the Exodus from Egypt?
Moses.
What is the central symbol of Passover?
The Matzah
Who wrote the "Code of Jewish Law" known as the Shulchan Aruch?
Rabbi Joseph Karo.
what is the tellifa?
a jewish prayer
Which of the 250 monuments explained in the slides has 4 panels and illustrates the exodus story
Golden haggadah
In which year did the Babylonians destroy the First Temple in Jerusalem?
586 BCE
Which Jewish holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Hanukkah
Which famous scientist developed the theory of relativity and was of Jewish descent?
Albert einstein
This Jewish practice, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, Participants engage in rest, prayer, and reflection. What is this practice and what is its significance in Jewish tradition?
shabbat
Which of the 250 monuments explained in the slides illustrated the story of Rebecca and Eliezer, and Jacob and the angel
Vienna genesis pages
Name the event commemorated during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
The miracle of the oil lasting eight days.
What traditional food is eaten on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah?
Apples dipped in honey
Who was the biblical prophet famous for interpreting dreams in the court of Pharaoh?
joseph
This Jewish festival commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. What is the name of this festival?
The Passover
Which of the 250 monuments explained in the slides has figueres and is covered in gold?
Bible moralisee Pages
What is the significance of the Balfour Declaration in Jewish history?
It expressed British support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.
Name the pilgrimage festival that celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Shavuot.
ame the Jewish philosopher and physician who wrote "Guide for the Perplexed."
Maimonides (Rambam).
What is the name of the coming of age festival?
Bar/Bat mitzvah
During which century did the Jewish diaspora begin?
6th century BCE
What is the significance of the Shofar during Yom Kippur?
It is sounded as a call to repentance.
Which Jewish woman played a crucial role in the story of saving the Jewish people from genocide in Persia?
Esther.
Place of worship in judaism
Synagogue