The root of a word that helps us to understand its meaning.
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Who are the כוהנים?
The כוהנים are the descendants of Aaron.
100
What important characters are mentioned in Genesis?
Adam and Eve, Noah, Avraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob Rachel and Leah.
100
Name one sense that was used at the the mountain of Sinai.
Smell, because you could smell the smoke.
100
Where was Rashi born?
Rashi was born in France.
200
What is a מילה מנחה?
A key word, a word that repeats to tell a theme.
200
What does it mean to be קודש?
- pure
- close to God
- ritually important
- following God’s commandments
- try to be in God’s image
- spiritually pure
200
What are the starting and ending points of Exodus?
Start: Egypt
End: Desert
200
During קורבן פסח what is smeared on the door frame?
Blood is smeared on the door frame.
200
What did he comment on?
The תנ"ך and Talmud.
300
What is context?
Who, what, when, and where of a פסוק.
300
What is the exact mission for the spies?
To scout the land , to scout the people, and to bring back fruit.
300
What is the main concept of Leviticus?
Laws of the Levites
300
How did this book get its hebrew name and what is the hebrew name for Exodus?
The book got its hebrew name because its the first important word in the sefer. The hebrew name for Exodus is שמות.
300
When did Rashi live?
He lived from 1040 to 1105.
400
What is לשון יתירה?
Extra words that seem unnecessary that have a special meaning.
400
Name one of the purposes for Moshe's speech
To remind the Hebrews of their past
400
In Numbers how many spies were faithful to God?
Only two spies were faithful.
400
Why did G-d not want the Hebrews who were slaves to go into the land?
Because he wanted a new generation who could think for themselves.
400
What is Rashis full name?
Rashis full name is רבי שלמה יצחקי.
500
What is an Echo Word?
A word that repeats itself in two or more narratives indicating a connection.
500
Title the sections below:
1) במדבר א:א-י:לד
2) במדבר י:לה-לו
3) במדבר יא:א-לו:יג
1) Preparation
2) The ideal situation
3) Reality
500
Where did all of Deuteronomy take place?
The border of Israel.
500
In Shemot Pharoah refers to the Hebrews as a what?
A nation.
500
What are the Six Steps of Rashi?
1) Read the original text
2) Ask questions about the text
3) Answer your questions
4) Find and read the דיבור המתחיל
5) Explain the commentary
a) Paraphrase
b) פשט or דרש
c) If דרש explain in context
6) Play Jeopardy and find Rashis question