Parsha
The mitzvah of Shemittah is described by the Torah as a _______________ for the land (hint: three letter hebrew word)
שבת
Promise, Bone, Record, Code
things you can "break"
Algebra
Arabic
Luka Dončić became a basketball star as a teenager at Real Madrid before becoming one of the biggest names in the NBA. What country is he from?
Slovenia
Where was Rabbi Yossi exiled to?
Tzippori
This english word is derived from the hebrew term for the 50th year
Jubilee
Sword, Curtain, Card, Bath
things that can be drawn
Tycoon
George Weah won the Ballon d’Or, became one of Africa’s greatest footballers, and later became president of his country. What country is he from?
Why was the old man holding two bundles of myrtle
One for Zachor
One for Shamor
What is done in order to usher in the Yovel year?
The shofar is blown
Tree, Evidence, Flag, Idea
things you can plant
Assassin
Arabic
Mondo Duplantis is a pole vault world-record holder who was born in the United States but represents his mother’s country. What country does he represent?
Sweden
What is the significance of the fact that Rabbi Shimon and his son were sent back to the cave for 12 months
The punishment of the wicked in Gehinnom is 12 months
The section of curses in Parshat Bechukotai contiains 49 verses. Later in the Torah, in Parshat Ki Tavo, there is another section of curses. How many verses are there in Ki Tavo?
98
Spell, Vote, Shadow, Actor
Things you can "cast"
Safari
Swahili
Johan Cruyff helped define “Total Football,” gave his name to the Cruyff Turn, and became one of the most influential figures in football history. What country is he from?
Netherlands
What does יתיב דעתייהו mean and what does it mean in the context of the story?
Their minds were settled- they understood that Am Yisrael served Hashem through the physical world to do mitzvot
The Torah promises that if we keep Shemittah, Tthe sixth year will produce enough food for this many years.
three
kidney, rolling, mile, tomb
words before - stone
Bazaar
Persian
Nadia Comăneci became the first gymnast in Olympic history to score a perfect 10. What country is she from?
Romania
Why is fire a powerful symbol for Rebbe Shimon and for this story
Fire on its own can be dangerous, but if harnessed, it can heal