Brit Milah/Brit Bat
Conversion
Mourning
Wedding
Israel and Halacha
100
The meaning of the word Brit.
What is covenant, treaty, or pact?
100
This is the process to changing one's religion.
What is a conversion?
100
We honor our loved ones who've passed with stones. Why?
Stones do not wither like flowers do.
100
This couple is standing under this.
What is a chuppah?
100
This Hebrew word translates to "the way", but is used for Jewish law.
What is Halacha?
200
Define a "life cycle event".
a special event that marks a significant change in your life
200
Describe the Mikvah.
A Mikvah is where Jews go for: ritual cleaning, conversion, weddings, etc. Unlike a regular bath, it contains natural waters. You say special prayers as you emerge into the Mikvah (This is called Tevilah).
200
These people are doing:
What is sitting shiva?
200
This is a marriage contract that outlines the responsibilities of the groom in relation to the bride.
What is a Ketubah?
200
Who is Theodor Herzl?
300
This person performs the circumcision at the Brit Milah.
Who/what is a Mohel?
300
When you are converting, you appear in front of a court.
What is a beit din?
300
You sit this many days of Shiva.
What is 7 days? (but you can sit anywhere from 1-7 days depending on the person)
300
Name a reason for the ritual of the couple smashing the glass at the end of the wedding.
- We should never be too happy or too sad
- We remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- We celebrate shattering things, because there may be a higher purpose
- We break the glass to protect the marriage
- loud noise wards off evil spirits
300
These are the modern interpretations of the halacha
What is Reform Responsa?
400
The main difference in Ashkenazi and Sephardic/Mizrachi practice of baby naming.
Ashkenazi name their babies after a relative who has passed; Sephardim and Mizrachim name theirs after someone who has passed And/or someone who is still living.
400
Name one of the steps to conversion.
What are:
Study
Beit Din
Hebrew Name
Mikveh
400
This is the yearly anniversary of the person's death. We honor them by reciting the Mourner's Kaddish and lighting a candle.
What is a Yarhtzeit?
400
These *7* blessings are read to the couple to wish many things, like happiness or good health. (hint: this is in Hebrew!)
What are the Sheva B'rachot?
400
This is a communal living where people worked and lived. They shared almost everything, including cars, food, and money.
What is a Kibbutz?
500
Where do Sephardic Jews originate from?
Spain, Portugal, Mediterranean background
500
Definition of confirmation.
ceremony for teens that is tied to the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. It constitutes an individual and group affirmation of commitment to the Jewish people.
500
These are some things mourners DON'T do during Shloshim.
Shave
Cut their hair
Buy new clothing
Go to parties
Go to large social gatherings
Go to concerts
500
When a bride and groom circle each other
What are Hakaffot?
500
These two parts make up Reform Responsa.
What is she'ilah (question) and Teshuvah (answer)?