Avoda: Connecting with G-d
A place where we look to experience G-d by reading books
What is the library, resource room, or any place there are Jewish books
Mitzvah
What are Good deeds; a commandment from G-d
Sometimes referred to as the Wailing Wall because many Jews pray and weep at the site of the destroyed Temple
What is the Western Wall
This is the holiest day of the Jewish year that focuses on atonement with a fast, confession, and prayer
What is Yom Kippur
First letter in the Hebrew alphabet
What is Alef
This light is on all the time, to help me remember that G-d is always present
What is the Ner Tamid or Eternal Light
Kashrut
What is the system of dietary laws for Jews
It's waters are 10 times saltier than any other sea
What is the Dead Sea
Chametz are foods with leavening agents that are forbidden on this Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
Passover
Literally meaning "head of the year", this holiday celebrates the Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah
I say my prayers in this peaceful space, I hope and I dream that G-d is in this place
What is a sanctuary
True hoofs, chews their own cud
What qualities must a land animal have to be kosher
Meaning "strong foundation or support" in Hebrew
What is Masada
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Israel Independence Day
To give to charity
Tzedakah
The shin of Shaddai is written outside, all wrapped up underneath, the Sh'ma tries to hide
What is a Mezuzah
The order G-d created the world
1. Night and Day
2. Sky and Water
3. Earth, Sea, Plants, and Trees
4. Moon, Stars, and Sun
5. Birds and Fish
6. Animals and People
7. Rest, Holy Time, Shabbat
The city that never sleeps
What is Tel Aviv
This holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people as recounted in the Book of Esther
What is Purim
Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Leviticus
What are the 5 books of Moses
The Hebrew word for order
What is B'seder
Tochecha
When you tell someone when they've done something wrong
Helps cure many skin problems and can ease joint pain
Dead Sea mud
Also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, this week-long Jewish holiday starts five days after Yom Kippur and involves dwelling in a foliage-covered booth
What is Sukkot
The Hebrew phrase meaning to be kind to those around you
What is G'milut Chasadim