Talmudic Terms
Nafka Mina
the essence
When was the Mishnah edited and compiled?
200 CE
Who was the rabbi ripping up his son's shirt?
Rav Huna
What did Sarah do when she heard the angels/visitors tell Avraham that she will be pregnant?
She laughed
shakla ve Tarya
back and forth
Who compiled the Mishnah?
Judah HaNassi
Rav was pouring drinks at his son's wedding - why did he get upset?
two rabbis didn't stand up
What was so unique about God's behavior with regards to the Tower of Bavel?
He went down to check on the people
Bal Tashkhit
don't destroy anything without cause
Pharisees believed in temple sacrifices. True or False
False
Shamai thinks you should tell a bride what?
the truth
Complete this sentence from Genesis: Noah was innocent and ___________ in his generation
righteous
Limkhol et haKavod
give up your honor
Destruction of the second temple
70 CE
What are Moshe's three attributes for God?
the great, the almighty, the awesome
What body part of Esau did Jacob grab during birth?
his heal
Hakhi Hashta
Is this really so?
the rabbis who lived and worked the generation after the Mishnah was compiled
What should you do if you are stuck in the desert and you don't know what day it is? How should you prepare food for Shabbat?
You prepare the same amount of food each day
What color was Esau when he was born?
red