Lag Ba'omer
How should we treat other Jews?
We should love and respect them like ourselves.
What holiday celebrates the Jewish victory over the Greeks?
Chanukah celebrates the Jewish victory.
Where was the Torah given?
The Torah was given on Har Sinai (Mount Sinai).
Who came to Har Sinai to receive the Torah?
All the Jewish people, including the souls of future generations.
Who was Ruth?
Ruth was a woman who joined the Jewish people.
Who believed that Akiva could become a great rabbi?
Rachel, his wife.
What important event happened in the desert?
The Jewish people received the Torah.
Why did Hashem choose Har Sinai?
Because Har Sinai was humble and did not brag.
What did Moshe bring down from Heaven?
Moshe brought the Luchot (tablets) with the Ten Commandments.
Why did Ruth choose to go with Naomi to the Land of Israel?
Ruth chose to go with Naomi because she wanted to join the Jewish people and live as a Jew, keeping the Torah and mitzvot.
What lesson did Rabbi Akiva learn from the rock and water?
If you learn little by little, you can succeed.
What important holiday happened during Persian rule?
The story of Purim happened during Persian rule.
How many days did the Jewish people count before receiving the Torah?
They counted 49 days (seven weeks).
What miracle happened to sick people at Har Sinai?
All the sick and injured people were healed.
Who did Ruth marry?
Boaz
How old was Rabbi Akiva when he started learning Torah?
He was 40 years old.
What happened to many Jews after the Romans destroyed the Temple?
Many Jews were forced to leave Israel.
What did the Jewish people say when Hashem offered them the Torah?
They said Naaseh V'Nishma – We will do and we will hear.
What were the first words Hashem said?
"Anochi Hashem Elokecha" – I am Hashem your G-d.
Who was Ruth's famous descendant?
King David
Why did Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai hide in a cave?
The Romans forbade Torah study, and he was in danger.
What happened in 70 CE?
The Romans destroyed the Second Temple.
Why do we eat dairy foods on Shavuot?
. After the Jews received the Torah they went home and wanted to have a festive meal. However they just received the laws of keeping Kosher which includes not mixing milk and meat together and slaughtering kosher animals in a specific way. Therefore they were only able to eat dairy foods. To remember this we eat dairy foods on Shavuot.
what are the 10 commandments?
Who will come from King David's family?
Mashiach