The Menorah
What fruit was crushed to make the oil for the Menorah?
An olive (Pure Olive Oil)
How many total pieces of clothing did the High Priest (Kohen Gadol) wear?
Eight
How many colorful stones were on the High Priest’s breastplate?
12 (One for each tribe)
What tiny golden objects on the High Priest’s robe made noise when he walked?
Golden bells (Bells on the Hem)
What does the name of the Parsha, "Tetzaveh," mean?
You shall command
Which drop of oil was the only one used because it was the purest?
The very first drop (Highest Quality Oil)
What was the gold plate on the High Priest’s forehead called?
The Tzitz
What did the 12 stones represent?
The 12 Tribes of Israel (12 Tribes)
What fruit-shaped wool decorations were between the bells?
Pomegranates (Woolen Pomegranates)
Which famous leader's name is not mentioned at all in this Parsha?
Moshe (Moses)
Who was responsible for lighting the Menorah every day?
Aaron (Aharon) and his sons (Aaron the High Priest)
What did the High Priest wear on his head that looked like a hat or turban?
The Mitznefet
What was placed inside the fold of the breastplate that helped it "speak" or glow?
The Urim VeTumim (Holy Name)
What was burned on the small gold altar every morning and evening?
Incense (Ketoret) (Sweet Smelling Incense)
What was written on the gold plate (Tzitz) on the High Priest's forehead?
Kadosh L'Hashem" (Holy to Hashem) (The Gold Plate)
For how long was the Menorah supposed to stay lit?
"Tamid" (Continually/Forever) (Everlasting Flame)
What special apron-like garment did the High Priest wear over his robe?
The Ephod (The Apron)
Where on his body did the High Priest wear the breastplate?
Over his heart
What material was the incense altar made of underneath the gold?
Wood (Acacia wood) (Wood and Gold Altar)
How many pieces of clothing did a "regular" priest wear?
Four
True or False: The oil for the Menorah was brought by the Jewish people as a gift.
True
What was the long shirt-like garment called that both the High Priest and regular priests wore?
The Ketonet
What was the breastplate made of?
Gold, blue, purple, and red wool and linen (Beautiful Fabrics)
Why were there bells on the High Priest's robe?
So people would hear him coming into the Holy place (Sound shall be heard)
How many days did the special ceremony (inauguration) last to prepare the priests?
Seven days (Seven Day Ceremony)