Do You Know Adath?
Did you know Adath Emanu-El wasn’t the original name of this synagogue? This is the original name.
What is Temple Emanu-El?
While everything is "relative", this German immigrant who once lectured at Princeton is considered one of the greatest scientist of all times.
Who is Albert Einstein?
The number of Marx Bros., or the number of cups of wine we are supposed to drink during a Passover seder.
What is 4?
Although timely for Passover, this soup that often contains carrots and celery is popular all year round during Shabbat dinner.
What is matzo ball soup?
Although it incorporates the Hebrew word for goodbye, this phrase is the most common way to greet someone on the Sabbath.
What is Shabbat Shalom?
Including Rabbi Memis-Foler… the total number of full time rabbis that have led the congregation at Adath.
What is 5?
Born in German, and standing 4' 7" tall, she saved many a marriage through her "provacative" radio show "Sexually Speaking."
Who is Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Peyton Manning’s jersey number, or the number represented by Chai. It is often the denominational amount given as gifts for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
What is 18.
This seafood dish is typically made from carp and served with horseradish. It tends to stay fresh for a while as it is often packed in jars with a questionable “gel”.
What is gefilte fish?
This phrase which translates to “It would have been enough” is also the name of a song recited during Passover.
What is Dayenu?
This person has created or designed a lot of the artwork throughout Adath, and also has an annual arts weekend named in her honor.
Who is Lois Levine?
Well known for his "ego", this Austrian neurologist in known as the father of psychoanalysis.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
“Jumstreet” sequel, or the total number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet.
What is 22?
This hockey puck shaped, fried or baked pastry dumpling, is often filled with potatoes, liver, or spinach. Many love theirs topped with mustard or sour cream.
What is a knish?
Where are my manners… I should have greeted you with this phrase this “morning”.
What is Boker Tov?
This rabbi served on the bimah after Rabbi Bossov, and was "OFF" prior to Rabbi David's arrival.
Who is Rabbi Staci Offner?
Though born in New York, his Manhattan Project took him to Los Alamos where his most famous work exploded in Japan.
Who is Robert Oppenheimer?
Roberto Clemente’s original number, or the number of months in the Hebrew calendar during a leap year.
What is 13?
This baked casserole is made a variety of ways… some prefer potato, some prefer noodle… while others with a sweet tooth prefer apple.
What is kugel?
This phrase always seems to be brought up during large family gatherings. Translated it means “from generation to generation.”
What is L’Dor Vador?
Notable happenings during this year include the death of Princess Diana, the release of the movie Titanic, and the official dedication of Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel.
What is 1997?
DAILY DOUBLE
Although not Egyptian, this psychologist became famous for his pyramid shaped "Hierarchy of Needs."
DCXIII, or the total number of commandments found in Torah.
What is 613?
This baked confection is typically crescent shaped and filled with chocolate, fruit preserves, nuts, or raisins. It’s gets name from the Yiddish words for “twist” and Polish word for “horn”.
What is rugelach?
Whether it’s Chanukah, Purim, or Sukkot, this phase covers it all… simply put, it means “happy holiday.”
What is Hag Sameach?