Torah Stories
How many days does Hashem take to create the world?
Hashem worked for 6 days and rested on the 7th
True or False: A Torah scroll can be printed off a computer.
False, it is handwritten buy a Sofer, who has been trained in all the rules and laws of Torah writing.
Who is Abraham's wife?
Sarah (Hagar too)
How many cups of wine (or grape juice) do we have on Pesach?
4
Simchas Torah
Who was at the burning bush?
Moshe
When somebody is reading the Torah, they use a Yad to follow along. Why?
It is easier to keep your place, and the ink of the Torah can be scratched or rubbed off it is touched to many times.
Name one of Miriam's two brothers.
Moshe or Aharon
How many mitzvos are in the Torah?
613
On which holiday do we give gifts to the poor?
Purim
Which twin steals something from his brother?
Jacob
What do we do (in shul) right after reading from the Torah?
Hagbah - the Torah is lifted and shown to everyone.
Who is the guy who built a giant boat because God told him to?
Noah
How many sons did Haman have?
10
On this Yomtov we try to stay up all night learning Torah?
Shavuos
True or False: Moshe entered into the Land of Israel
False
What is a Torah scroll written on?
The skin of a kosher animal. In Hebrew the word is claf.
Jacob had two wives who were sisters. What are their names? Hint, think about the Amidah!
Rachel and Leah
How many wives did Yaakov have?
4
On this day we fast, do not wear leather shoes, sit on the floor, and are very sad.
Tisha b'Av
What did the Israelites do after their escape from Egypt?
Celebrated and made their way to Mt. Sinai
True or False: Different communities have different melodies when they read Torah.
True. Depending on where in the world you live, there are different "trope" melodies. So everyone reads the same words, it might sound different.
Yitzchak had two sons. Who was the hairy one?
Esav
What is the highest number in the song "Echad Mi Yodea"?
6
We use the hadasim on this Yomtov
Sukkos