Parsha
How old was Sara when she passed away
127
פטור/חייב
Exempt/obligated
This island nation in the Pacific is the birthplace of surfing
Hawaii
Sura and Pumpadita, major centres of Jewish learning after the destruction of the Second Temple, are found in this modern day country
Iraq
Meet the Parents, Night at the Museum, Zoolander
Ben Stiller
What was the name of the city that Maarat HaMachpelah is in?
Chevron (Kiryat Arba)
רשות הרבים
Public domain
This island in the Caribbean is famous for reggae music and being the home of Bob Marley
Jamaica
This Eastern European city, known as "The Jerusalem of Lithuania," was a major center of Jewish learning and home to the Vilna Gaon.
Vilnius
Uncut Gems, Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore
Adam Sandler
According to the Midrash, what caused Sara's death?
She heard about the Akeidat Yitzchak
במערבא
In the West (Israel)
Known for its unique wildlife, this island off the southeast coast of Africa is the only natural home of lemurs
What is Madagascar?
These are the four holiest cities in Israel
Jerusalem, Tsfat, Chevron, Teveria
Black Swan, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman
What was the name of Abraham’s servant, and what two things did Abraham make him promise?
The name of Abraham’s servant was Eliezer. Abraham made him promise that he would not find a wife for Isaac from among the Canaanites, but from among Abraham’s kindred, and that he would bring Yitzhak and his wife back to live in the land, not with the kinfolk
איבעי ליה לעיוני ומיזל
He needed to pay attention
This remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean is home to mysterious giant statues called moai.
Easter Island
This mountain of Susa, traditionally identified as the burial site of the prophet Daniel, is a pilgrimage site for both Jews and Muslims. It is in this country
Iran
Avengers, Black Widow, Lucy
Scarlett Johanson
According to midrash, there were three things that were always present with Sarah. What were they?
Three things that were always present with Sarah were blessings in her hallot, light in her tent, and a cloud (shekhina) over her tent for protection.
למאי נפקא מינה
What is the practical purpose of this? (what do we take out of this?)
What is the largest island in the world?
The largest island in the world is Greenland! It covers an area of about 2.16 million square kilometers (836,300 square miles). Despite its name, much of Greenland is covered in ice.
The Gondar region in THIS African country is home to Beta Israel, a unique Jewish community
Ethiopia
King of Rock, Kung Fu Panda, Super Mario Bros.
Jack Black