Leaders in the Torah
This unlikely leader slayed the giant Goliath and became the second King of Israel.
Who is David?
This book talks about how Israel was formed as a nation made up of many families that shared a covenant with God
What is Exodus?
This is an ancient commentary that Rabbis use to fill in gaps in the Torah.
What is a midrash?
This holiday celebrates the Israelites leaving Egypt and escaping slavery.
What is Passover?
He was the first king of Israel who became jealous of David and tried to kill him.
Who is Saul?
This was given to Moses at Mt. Sinai.
What is The Torah?
This is the name of the first book in the Torah, which comes before the Book of Exodus. Hint: The first half of the year focused on this.
What is the Book of Genesis?
We celebrate Purim because this female, cousin of Mordechai, made a risky decision to reveal her Jewish identity in order to save her people.
Who is Esther?
This woman prophet, known as a Judge, led the Israelites to beat the Caananite Army. Extra hint: She was known for sitting under a Palm Tree.
Who is Deborah?
During this era, leaders popped up only during crises, creating a time with no consistency or stability.
What are Judges?
In this story, themes of accountability are central to God's instructions not to eat fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.
What is Adam and Eve?
During Passover we dip our pinky in our glass 10 times to represent this.
What are the plagues?
This king built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Solomon?
God instructed Samuel to listen to the Israelites' demand for this type of leader but also to warn them about the corruption it could bring.
What are kings?
Jacob's name was changed to this after wrestling with an unknown figure.
Who is Israel?
During Purim, people are encouraged to do this as a way to symbolize hidden themes in the Book of Esther.
What is wearing costumes?
When his father, King Saul, tried to kill David, he showed David Loyalty and friendship.
Who is Jonathan?
Samuel gave this warning to the Israelites about having a king as a leader.
What is corruption and abuse of power?
Abraham tried to save those in Sodom and Gomorrah by doing this with God.
What is negotiate?
On this holiday we eat fruit, particularly those mentioned in the Torah to celebrate nature and the start of spring in Israel.
What is Tu B'Shvat?