They are supposed to make us work on our character.
How does doing mitzvot help us?
100
90% of Israels homes have solar panels
Explain a unique point of interest about modern Israel and why it’s important?
100
To be strong and have courage. So he has 3 jobs to do and he needs to make sure to get them done
1. conqure the land
2. divide the land
3. make sure the Jews study Torah everday.
What does Hashem tell Yehoshua three times and why?
100
Because they are adding decrees to protect the actual mitzvah, and the rabbis interpret the laws.
Why are the Rabbis allowed to add decrees not mentioned in the Torah?
200
Laws we don’t understand and don’t have an exact reason/ not logical but work and we expect that. (ex. Why does a cow need to have split hooves and chew its cud to be kosher, etc.?)
What are chukim?
200
The court in their city.
Where do people go first if they have a Torah question or dispute?
200
It is the only Jewish State, it is important because it is our “the jewish people’s” home
What is unique about Israel regarding Jewish observant? Why is it important?
200
So they could find the best route and to see where the other people are
Why was Yehoshua able to send spies to Israel?
300
They are logical laws (ex. don’t kill, don’t steal, keeping Shabbat, etc.)
What is Mishpatim?
300
You go to the Beit HaMikdash, it was special because they are the authority.
Where was the Jewish Supreme Court stationed? What was so special about it?
300
It is the only Jewish State, it is important because it is our “the jewish people’s” home
What is unique about Israel regarding Jewish observant? Why is it important?
300
They are both dedicated to serve G-d and do what ever G-d tells them to do
What do we learn about dedication from Moshe and Yehoshua?
300
Gazerah- (fence) a precaution.
Takkanah- an enhancement.
Minhag- a custom.
What are the 3 categories of rabbinic laws and explain why each one does?
400
By establishing a better relationship with G-d by imitating him/ following his ways and actions.
Mitzvot make us have more positive traits vs. negative traits.
What are the purposes of the mitzvot?
400
You can’t add or subtract the Mitzvot.
What are the 2 laws regarding mitzvot in Devarim Chapter 13.
400
Joshua was Moses “servant”. Like Moses was to G-d.
Why was Moshe picked as leader and Yehoshua picked for his replacement?
500
The reason we perform mitzvot is because g-d commanded us to.
Why do we do mitzvot?
500
Because it is showing disrespect to G-d.
What is the reason you can’t Add or Subtract to the Torah?
500
It is the center of the Earth and that the surrounding countries will come to them and learn from them.aboiut Hashem.
Why did Hashem pick Israel for the Jewish people?
500
Achdus means unity, Shu’luchai mitzvah is a person who was sent on a mission by G-d and not get hurt. We see it in Joshua Chapter 2.
What is sh’luchai mitzvah and achdus and where do we see it in Yehoshua?