Hebrew
Mifgash Lessons
Israel
Holidays
100

this letter is very very straight or vertical

vav

100

What is a kehilah?

A community that works together

100

This body of water is salty and the lowest point on earth

Dead Sea

100

This holiday has 8 nights

Hanukkah

200

This letter tsycles in the air

tsadi

200

What are examples of Tikun Olam in your life?(reminder: Tikun Olam is a shelter of peace)

places like home, outside etc.

200

People stick notes with prayers to God in this holy place

Western Wall (Kotel)

200

On this holiday we eat triangle-shaped cookies

Purim

300

What two Hebrew letters are silent?

Alef, Ayin

300

What are the 5 roles in a kehilah?

Leader, Planner, Do-er, supporter, encourager 

300

This is the largest desert in Israel that takes up almost half the country

Negev Desert

300

Which Jewish holiday do we fast on?

Yom Kippur

400

What two letters make the "mm" sound?

Mem, final mem

400

What are 3 of the 10 Commandments?

1. There is 1 God

2. Only worship 1 God

3. Treat God's name with respect

4. Keep Shabbat holy

5. Obey your parents

6. Do not hurt others with words or actions

7. Keep promises

8. Do not steal

9. Do not lie

10. Don't be jealous

400

What is the biggest tourist destination in Israel? 

Eilat

400

What is the end of Shabbat called, and when do we know Shabbat is over?

Havdallah, when there are 3 stars in the sky

500

throwback to last year ... what doe leshevet mean?

sit

500

What is Ometz Lev and what is one technique to help you when you are having a big feeling?

What you do when you are feeling big feelings, heart strength

Examples: Going for a walk, taking deep breaths, finding a clam spot,

500

An ancient stone fortress overlooking the Dead Sea

Masada

500

Which 2 holidays have a seder?

Tu'Bishvat and Passover