Sukkat Shalom
This is a structure that is open on three sides to welcome in guests
What is a sukkah?
These were the heroes who fought for their right to be Jewish in the Chanukah story.
Who are the Maccabees?
You might use this phrase to congratulate someone in your community who has a simcha like a bar mitzvah or a new baby.
What is mazel tov?
One major reason we as Jews feel responsible to those in need is because we were slaves in this place.
Where is Egypt?
This word means "holy" or "sacred" in Hebrew and is the basis for the word "Kiddush."
What is Kadosh?
The hashkiveinu is a prayer that is said at this time of day and asks for protection and peace.
What is bedtime?
This heroine showed G'vurah in the Purim story.
Who is Esther?
One type of community is an Eidah, a group that has a strong collective identity because they witnessed the same things. The Israelites became an Eidah when they witnessed the dramatic event of receiving the Torah at this place.
Where is Mount Sinai?
This is one example of shared responsibility that we talked about together. (Several possible answers!)
What is the story Bone Button Borscht? OR What is Leket, the Israeli Food Bank? OR What was our snack bag project for LifeMoves? OR What is the Israelites bringing gifts to the Mishkan/Tabernacle? (OR Teacher decides if the answer given is correct!)
Hebrew or Jewish months follow the cycle of this item in nature.
What is the moon?
This is a ritual object that marks a Jewish home and may remind us to live by Jewish values and actions.
What is a mezuzah?
The G'vurah prayer speaks of this being's strength and power.
Who/what is God?
What is 10?
One reason we do this action, which is the Jewish act of giving, is because we remember that we were slaves.
What is tzedakah?
This ceremony helps us make transitions; its ritual objects can be thought of as souvenirs.
What is Havdalah?
"Sukkat Shalom" means this.
What is "a shelter of peace?"
A gibor in Modern Hebrew is this.
What is a hero?
If you hear someone say "zichorono livracha" you might be at this 7-day communal gathering for mourners.
What is shiva?
This word, meaning "brother" in Hebrew, is hidden in the word Achrayut, reminding us to be responsible for our family.
What is ach?
The two candlesticks on our Shabbat tables represent these two different reasons for keeping Shabbat, both stories in the Torah.
What are the Creation of the World and the Exodus from Egypt?