Jewish Values
A commandment sent by G-d, intended to be followed by the Jewish people
What is a mitzvah?
The hebrew bible consisting of the Torah, the book of prophets, and the book of writings
What is the Tanach?
hello, goodbye and peace...
What does "shalom" mean?
A festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian Empire in the 2nd century. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Chanukah?
a simple two-ingredient unleavened bread, it is Passover's iconic bread...
Matzo
613
The number of mitzvot (or commandments) in the Torah
A collection of ancient rabbinic texts that form the basis of Jewish religious law, it means 'study' in Hebrew
What is the Talmud?
good!
tov!
This holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, a Persian Empire official who was planning to kill all the Jews in the Empire, as recounted in the Book of Esther...
what is Purim?
What is Israel's unofficial national anthem?
"Hatikvah"
What is the phrase said by the whole congregation in unison after finishing each Torah chapter? It translates to "strong strong, stronger together" and is Aliyah's theme this year!
The first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
"אהבה"
"Love"
This holiday is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days specified by Leviticus 23:23–32 that occur in the early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
A (blank) is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish snack food consisting of a filling of meat, potatoes, cheese and typically sauerkraut covered with dough that is typically baked, or sometimes deep fried.
what is a "knish"
Name that mitzvah!: all human beings are made in the image of G-d, therefore we should treat all human beings and creation with dignity and respect.
What is the mitzvah b'zelem elohim (we are all made in G-d's image)?
the agreement established between God and ancient Israelites, first through Abraham and later through Moses, that designates the Jews as God's Chosen People; with special rights and responsibilities.
What is a covenant?
Can you sound this Hebrew word out?:"חומוס"
"hummus"
Also known as "the day of atonement"
What is Yom Kippur?
Icecream in Hebrew....
BONUS! On Mount Sinai the first 10 of the 613 commandments were communicated to the Israelite people...what are those first 10 commandments?
1.I am the Lord your G-d who brought you out of the land of Egypt 2. You shall have no other gods beside me 3. You shall not swear falsely by the name of the Lord your G-d 4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy 5. Honor your parents, so you may long endure on the Land 6. You shall not murder 7.You shall not commit adultery 8. You shall not steal 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 10. You shall not covet anything that is your neighbors
An affirmation of God’s singularity, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant Jews as a biblical commandment (mitzvah). The centerpiece for morning and evening prayer.
Shema
BONUS! Can you spell "mitzvah" in Hebrew?
(mem,zayin,vav,hey) מִצְוָה
Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
What are the pilgrimage festivals?
an open-air food market that is a vital part of Israel’s culinary and social environment
What is a "shuk"/''souk"?