Hebrew 101
What is the first letter in the Aleph Bet?
Aleph
The Jewish New Year is called _______
Rosh Hashanah
On Purim, we dress up in
Costumes
What do we celebrate on Yom Ha'Atzmaut?
Israeli Independence Day
Count until 4 in Hebrew
אחת, שתים, שלוש, ארבע
What is the last letter in the Aleph Bet?
Tav
This holiday marks the end and the beginning of reading from the Torah AND we celebrate by dancing with the Torah
Simchat Torah
How many days are in the holiday of Chanukah?
8 days!
Who were Moses' brother and sister?
Aaron and Miriam
Name any 2 Jewish holidays that occur in the Fall.
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah
What is the Hebrew name for female and a male Teacher?
Morah or Moreh
Yom Kippur
When do we celebrate the birthday of the trees?
Tu B'Shvat
What food do we eat on Passover to remind us of our ancestors in the desert?
Matzah
The state of Israel was established
What does Sh'ma mean in Hebrew?
Hear/Listen
What holiday do we celebrate by building outdoor huts?
Sukkot
What holiday do we celebrate Esther saving the Jewish people?
Purim
How many plagues are in the Pesach story? Name as many plagues as you know.
10
דם, צפרדע, כינים, ערוב, דבר, שחין, ברד, ארבה, חשך, מכת בכורות
613
Name at least one of the following words in Hebrew: student, book, school, synagogue, pencil, Bible
תלמיד, תלמידה, ספר, בית-ספר, בית-כנסת, עפרון, תורה
On Rosh HaShanah we eat...
Apples and Honey to celebrate the sweetness of the new year and round Chalot!
Chanukah is also called
The Festival of Lights
What is Yom HaZikaron?
Israel's Memorial Day
What is the Counting of the Omer?
Counting between the 2nd day of Pesach to Shavuot, 49 days/ The Omer is a measure of Barley that was brought to the Temple.