Numbers - במדבר
What was the first thing Moses did to prepare ב"י as an army?
count soldiers
How long does the story in this book take place?
one month
What is the first commandment God gives the entire people of Israel?
Make a calendar
When this character appears in the text, we are beginning the 'story' of the Israelites.
Abraham (אברהם)
How many spies did Moses send to scout Cana'an?
12
Summarize the Book of Leviticus (ספר ויקרא) in a single description or sentence.
It is a handbook for how to use the Mishkan.
When ב"י escaped from Egypt, why did they not take the short route to Israel?
God was afraid they'd encounter war and run back to Egypt, terrified.
When the rabbis began compiling Jewish laws, the volumes are called ...
Mishnah (משנה)
Why did God decide the Israelites must wander for 40 years?
Because of the spies, or to wait for a new generation of soldiers
The items in the Mishkan intentionally represent or remind the Israelites of this.
Mt. Sinai
Why did ב"י ask Aaron to make them a new god?
They feared they were alone (either Moses having disappeared or died while with God)
We can split the Torah into its two main parts, 'World' History and 'Jewish' History, in this book.
Genesis - ברשית
Which character rode on a talking donkey?
Bilaam
Where (on the map) does the Book of Leviticus (ספר ויקרא) take place?
Mt. Sinai
Where on the map does this book end?
Mt. Sinai
In a Mishnah, "כשר" means something is ...
What event causes Moses to lose his right to lead the Israelites into Cana'an?
Why does Leviticus (ויקרא) immediately follow the Book of Exodus (ספר שמות)?
Because the Israelites finish building the Mishkan at the very end of שמות.
When the Israelites escape from Egypt, God forces the people to turn around and camp before the sea. Why?
To draw the Egyptians out -- use them as bait.
Why does Rashi think "Don't Steal" (לא תגנוב) is talking about kidnapping?
Because it's located in a verse containing three other commandments dealing with interpresonal issues