Hebrew
The Hebrew Letter that is most like a "g" in English.
Gimel ℷ
On this holiday, we celebrate the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashana
These two people from the Torah welcomed guests into their tent.
Abraham & Sarah
Oh shabbat, we say the blessings over these 3 things.
Kiddush (wine), Candles, and Food/ Challah (Motzi)
Taliah's favorite color.
Pink
Alef א
On this Holiday, we reflect on our past year, both the good and the bad, while fasting during the day.
Yom Kippur
What did Esau trade to his brother for a bowl of soup?
His rights as the first born son.
What are Mitzvot? Why is it important?
Things we do to help others without expecting anything in return.
It's important so that we can work towards repairing the world, aka "tikkun olam".
Julia's favorite Jewish Holiday.
Hanukkah!
Name a Hebrew word that starts with Gimmel ℷ.
Gadol (big), Glidah (Ice Cream), geshem (rain), galgiliyot (roller skates), gvina (cheese), gina (garden), Gil (age), gafrur (match), ganan (gardener), gozal (baby bird)
On this holiday, we build, decorate, and eat in a sukkah so that we can remember how g-d protected the Israelites when we were freed from Egypt.
Sukkot
Name 2 parts of the Torah.
Eitz Chayim (those stick things), Torah scroll, mantle (dress/cover), breastplate, crown, yad, belt
Who was the original host of Jeopardy?
Alex Trebek
Noah is very passionate about this cause (hint: it has to do with the Earth).
Recycling and saving the planet by reducing waste!
Sing the Alef Bet song.
(I'm serious! Sing the song!)
On this Jewish Holiday, we parade around with the Torah, unravel the entire Torah scroll, and start reading it again from the beginning.
Simchat Torah
The paper is fragile and can get damaged easily over time, so we try not to touch it. We use a yad to help us read.
Why is Judaism important to you?
(There's no wrong answer!)
Danica's favorite thing about being Jewish.
Making new friends and getting to hang out with Kitah Alef!
Write the Hebrew Letters Alef, Bet, Gimmel, and Dalet.
Alef א
Bet ב
Gimel ג
Dalet ℸ
Name 2 special foods that we eat on Rosh Hashana.
Apples & Honey, round/ spiral challah, pomegranates
How much does a Torah weigh?
20-30 pounds!
The first Jewish Supreme Court Judge who was very passionate about education and women's rights.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)
What is the name of Morah Tali's cat?
Oliver