Bible Stories
Jewish Holidays
Israel
Jewish Values
Hebrew
200
How did David defeat Goliath?
With a slingshot
200
Name all 5 characters of the Purim Story
Queen Esther, Queen Vashti, King Ahashverosh, Haman, Mordechai
200
What is the name of the desert region of Israel?
The Negev
200
What percent of your income are you supposed to donate to tzedakah?
10%
200
What are the two silent letters of the Hebrew alphabet?
Aleph and Ayin
400
These twins fought over their father Isaac's blessing
Jacob and Esau
400
This holiday's name means "rejoicing with the Torah"
Simchat Torah
400
Name 3 things you can find in the city of Jerusalem
The Kotel (Western Wall), the old city, the Knesset (where they make laws), a shuk
400
What are 3 ways you could practice Bikur Cholim?
Making soup, making a card, giving a visit, a call, sending flowers
400
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What vowel sound does that make?
Eh
600
What was the name of the town Jonah was supposed to save in the story of Jonah and the whale?
Nineveh
600
What is the name of the family that lead the resistance against the Greeks to reclaim the temple and give us Hanukkah?
The Maccabees
600
This city in Israel is known for its metropolitan lifestyle. Lots of hotels, beaches, theater and nightlife
Tel Aviv
600
What is the best way to give tzedakah according to Maimonedes?
"Teach a man to fish" theory- so that the loan, grant, partnership, or job results in the person no longer living by relying upon others.
600
What are the four hebrew letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hay, Shin
800
Who was Jacob's favorite son? Hint. he wore a technicolor coat and was an interpreter of dreams!
Joseph
800
What are these items called?
The Lulav and Etrog
800
Name 3 technologies that were developed in Israel
flash drive, pedestrian sensors in cars, solar paneled roof heating, drip irrigation,
800
Caring for animals is an important Jewish Value. Can you name 2 torah stories that demonstrate that?
Noah's Ark and Adam being asked to name the animals in the garden of Eden
800
What are the hebrew words for "mother" and "father"?
Ima and Aba
1000
Name the mother and daughter-in-law duo that survived off the wheat from Boaz's field
Ruth and Naomi
1000
Name every item on the seder plate
Charoset, Beitza the egg, Zaroa the shankbone, maror (bitter herb 1), Hazeret (bitter herb 2), Karpas the parsley
1000
Name all 5 major religions of Israel
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Druzeism, and Baha'i
1000
Name all 10 commandments
1. I am your God
2. Don't make false gods or idols
3. don't use god's name in vain
4. Keep Shabbat Holy
5. Honor your parents
6. Do not murder
7. Do not commit adultery
8. Do not steal
9. Do not lie
10. Don't be jealous of your neighbor (be happy with what you have!)
1000
How many letters have final forms in the Hebrew alphabet?
5- final mem, final tzadee, final fey, final chaf, and final nun