Plagues
Which three plagues are found in Parshat Bo?
Locusts (Arbeh), Darkness (Choshech), and Death of the Firstborn (Makat Bechorot).
When Pharaoh first offered to let the Jews go serve Hashem, who did he say was not allowed to go?
The children (He said only the men could go).
In this Parsha, Hashem gives the very first Mitzvah to the Jewish people as a whole. What was it?
Rosh Chodesh (Sanctifying the New Moon/The Calendar)
Why did the Jews eat Matzah (unleavened bread) when they left Egypt?
They left so quickly that their dough did not have time to rise.
Who said: "How long will this man be a trap for us? Let the men go!"
Pharaoh’s servants (advising Pharaoh).
Before the plague of Locusts, Pharaoh’s servants finally got angry at Pharaoh. What did they say to him?
Do you not yet realize that Egypt is lost/destroyed?"
Later, Pharaoh offered to let the children go, but he wanted something else to stay behind. What was it?
Their animals (flocks and cattle).
On the 10th of Nissan, the Jews had to take a lamb and tie it to their bedposts. Why was this such a brave and scary thing to do?
The lamb was an Egyptian god. They were preparing to slaughter the god of the Egyptians right in front of them.
The Torah mentions that a specific animal did not make a sound against the Jews as they were leaving. Which animal was it?
The dogs (they did not bark).
Who said: "We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters.
Moshe (answering Pharaoh).
While the Egyptians were in darkness, what did Bnei Yisrael have in their homes?
They had light.
Why did Moshe insist that they needed to take all their animals with them?
Because they didn't know exactly what offerings (sacrifices) Hashem would ask for until they got there.
How were the Jews commanded to eat the Korban Pesach (Passover offering)? (Hint: How was it cooked?)
It had to be roasted over a fire (not boiled or eaten raw).
Aside from the Israelites, who else left Egypt with them?
The "Erev Rav" (The Mixed Multitude—Egyptians and others who wanted to join).
Who said: "Go serve Hashem your God; but who exactly is going?
Pharaoh.
At exactly what time did Moshe warn Pharaoh that the final plague (Firstborn) would happen?
Ka-Chatzot" (Around Midnight).
Moshe refused to leave the animals behind. He famously said, "Not a ______ will remain.
Hoof.
Where did the Jews have to put the blood of the lamb?
On the two doorposts and the lintel (the top of the doorframe).
Because Hashem saved the Jewish firstborns, there is a Mitzvah to "redeem" firstborn sons today. What is this ceremony called?
Pidyon HaBen.
The Torah says that in the future, your children will ask: "What is this service to you?" In the Haggadah, which son asks this question?
The Wicked Son (The Rasha).
What specific thing did the Locusts eat?
Every plant and tree that the Hail (from the previous Parsha) had left behind.
Hashem told the Jews to eat the meal "in haste" (quickly). How did they have to be dressed while eating
With their belts on, shoes on their feet, and walking staffs in their hands (ready to leave).
At the end of the Parsha, we are told to wear a "sign" on our arm and a "remembrance" between our eyes. What Mitzvah is this?
: Tefillin.