Jewish Lifecycles
What is the name of the Jewish coming of age ceremony at the ages of 12 or 13?
Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt during the Exodus?
Moses
What holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah for eight nights?
Hanukkah
On which day of the week does Shabbat begin?
Friday night
What video did I show you guys multiple times that Maddie only got to see last week?
The apple video
Name a tradition in a Jewish wedding
Break the glass, cover the bride, be under the chuppah, seven blessings, etc.
Who is considered the first Jewish person and the ancestor of Judaism?
Abraham
Which holiday celebrates the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
Passover
What is the bread eaten on Shabbat?
Challah
In the beginning of the year we had two teachers for this class, name the other teacher
Samantha
What is the traditional gift given to a boy for his Bar Mitzvah, often as a symbol of the new responsibilities he takes on
A tallit, or tefillin
How long does it take us to read the Torah (bonus 100 if you know the holiday that we have to celebrate that)
1 year, Simchat Torah
Which holiday involves fasting and praying for forgiveness?
Yom Kippur
What is the name of the traditional Jewish head covering worn during prayer and on special occasions?
Kippah or Yarmulke
What prayer is everyone going up to do today?
How long do you mourn for someone in Jewish tradition after they pass away (Bonus points if you know what its called)
Seven days, Shiva
Who was Abraham's son?
Isaac
What happens in Israel on Yom Hazikaron?
Siren for a minute
Honor those who died in the army
Who is the famous scientist who was offered to be the president of Israel and declined?
Albert Einstein
What is Dr. Jenn's favorite form of exercise?
Biking
Explain what a Ketubah is and its significance
(many answers)
Name books of the Torah
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What holiday did we celebrate this past week?
Lag B'Omer
Say any prayer that we say on Shabbat
(Many options)
Who is Jonathan's favorite?
Talia