Parsha
This week's Parsha takes place right after THIS story in the Torah
The death of the sons of Aharon
What century did Rashbi live?
The 1st
Each year in a quiet village in this country, competitors sprint downhill after a runaway wheel of cheese—despite bumps, bruises, and spectacular falls.
England
“I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road…”
I’m gonna ride ’til I can’t no more
This classic novel follows the lives of four sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — growing up during the Civil War.
Little Women
Long sections of Acharei Mot are read on this holiday
Yom Kippur
Was Rashbi a Tana, Amora, Gaon or Rishon?
A Tana
On the steppes of this mountainous nation, horseback riders play a traditional game involving a headless goat carcass called Buzkashi.
Afghanistan
“Cause baby, you're a firework…”
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
This novel begins with a teenager being expelled from prep school and wandering New York City, judging “phonies.”
Catcher in the Rye
The mitzvah of Orlah prohibits eating the fruit of a tree for THIS long
The first three years of its growth
Who was Rashbi's main teacher?
Rabbi Akiva
In this country, where martial arts and acrobatics are highly valued, Sepak Takraw is played with feet, heads, and chests to keep a ball flying over a net.
Thailand
“I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain…”
That’s what people say, mmm-mmm
This novel follows Winston Smith as he secretly rebels against Big Brother in a totalitarian dystopia.
1984
At the end of Parshat Kedoshim, a man is put to death. What did he do wrong?
He cursed the Name of Hashem
What is the main book of Kabbalah that is attributed to Rashbi
The Zohar
In this Nordic country known for forests, lakes, and long winters, athletes compete by racing through muddy obstacle courses—while carrying their spouses on their backs.
Finland
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy…”
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
In this Russian epic, five families struggle through love, betrayal, and history during the Napoleonic Wars.
War and Peace
This group of mitzvot in Kedoshim includes prohibitions like planting two kinds of seeds together, wearing wool and linen, and crossbreeding animals.
The laws of Kilayim
What is the name of the mountain where Rashbi is buried?
Meron
The ancient game of Kabbadi from this South Asian country involves raiding the opponent’s side while holding your breath and repeatedly chanting the name of the sport.
India
“Say my name, say my name…”
If no one is around you, say baby I love you
This novel follows a man adrift at sea with a tiger named Richard Parker — exploring survival, belief, and truth.