People in Torah
He built a large boat to survive a flood and saved animals two by two.
Who is Noah?
This is the capital city of Israel.
What is Jerusalem?
This holiday celebrates the exodus from Egypt.
What is Passover?
This book contains daily prayers and blessings and is used in synagogue services and at home.
What is a Siddur?
This is the Jewish day of rest that begins Friday night.
What is Shabbat?
He led the Jewish people out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
This sea is so salty that people can float easily in it.
What is the Dead Sea?
This is the Jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashanna?
This is the blessing over bread.
What is the Hamotzi?
This is the name of the Jewish holy book- which includes stories of the past.
What is the Torah?
This group of brave Jewish fighters, led by Judah, stood up against the Greek army and helped make the miracle of Hanukkah possible.
Who are the Maccabees?
This is Israel’s largest city and a major cultural center.
What is Tel Aviv?
We fast for 25 hours on this holiest day of the year, the day of atonement.
What is Yom Kippur?
This central prayer in Judaism begins with the words “Hear, O Israel,” and declares belief in one God.
What is The Shema?
This Hebrew word means “good deed” or commandment. (Hint: this word is also part of the coming of age for a young Jewish person).
What is a Mitzvah?
This brave queen saved the Jewish people by speaking up to a king, even when it was dangerous. Her story is told on Purim.
Who is Queen Esther?
This type of community in Israel is known for people living and working together, often sharing jobs, food, and responsibilities.
What is a Kibbutz?
During Sukkot, this special citrus fruit is held together with a palm branch in holiday prayers and celebrations.
What is the Etrav and Lulog?
We are commanded to put these on our doorposts.
What are Mezzuzahs?
In the story of Passover, God sent this number of plagues to Egypt before Pharaoh let the Jewish people go free.
What is 10?
This villain in the Purim story made a plan against the Jewish people because he was angry that Mordechai would not bow to him.
Who is Haman?
Israel declared independence in this year.
When is 1948?
This holiday celebrates the first harvest of spring and the giving of Torah.
What is Shavuot?
This prayer begins with the words “You shall love the Lord your God...” and teaches loving God with all your heart, soul, and might.
What is the V'ahavta?
This is the name of the long, single blast of the shofar that is often heard at the end of Rosh Hashanah services.
What is tekiah gedolah?