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Brit Kavod
Holidays
Commandments
Core Values
Misc.
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Our Brit Kavod has only 4 rules, and two of them have a word in common, which is...
"Respect"
100
The Hanukkah story features a war between the Israelites and the...
Greek-Syrians
100
The 5th Commandment says to "Honor your..."
"Mother and Father"
100
What does the value "Kehilah" mean?
"Community"
100
Your Tz'dakah presentations will take place on what date? (month required, specific day for double the points!)
May 7, 2014
200
The classroom rule regarding technology is...
Put away technology when we're not using it for class!
200
Place the following holidays in chronological order: Sukkot, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana, Simchat Torah
Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah
200
The 6th Commandment is related to the law, and says...
"You shall not murder."
200
What is the highest (most noble) level of Rambam's Levels of Tz'dakah?
Giving someone an interest-free loan or a job.
200
Name at least two of our SPEC letters.
P--Perspective C--Connections
300
What is the literal translation of "Brit Kavod"?
Covenant or Agreement of Respect
300
The value of "Courage" (G'vurah) is usually connected with which holiday?
Hanukkah
300
For Commandment #3, we wrote journals about the importance of our names. What is Commandment #3?
G-d's name is sacred. Do not take G-d's name in vain.
300
Shmirat Haguf, or caring for our bodies, is connected to which core value?
V'H'yitem K'doshim, or Being Holy.
300
What mitzvah (or value!) is connected to the B'nai Mitzvot rites of passage?
Tz'dakah (or giving of one's time and resources)
400
Which of our (long-time not-seen) SPEC letters is connected to the Brit Kavod, and why?
P for "Perspective"--because you have to take other people's perspective and respect their boundaries, even if they are not the same as yours.
400
During Sukkot, we practice the Mitzvah of the Four Kinds. Explain the mitzvah and how it connects to our daily lives.
The Mitzvah of the Four Kinds commands us to bind together four types of produce (etrog, lulav, haddas, and aravah) and wave them in 6 directions. This is to represent the binding and uniting of the four types of people of Israel.
400
The 4th Commandment tells us to keep the Shabat as a holy day. Give two reasons why.
1. Because G-d rested on that day, and so should we 2. To honor and maintain our relationship with G-d 3. To take care of our bodies, which are created in G-d's image
400
What value(s) can you connect to the fight against bullying?
"Ve'ahavta Lere'acha Camocha" (love your neighbor as yourself) OR The power of the word OR "Shmirat Haguf" (taking care of our bodies--and minds)
400
What's one thing that makes Second Harvest Food Bank a noteworthy nonprofit organization?
1. 95%+ of donations go directly to the people they serve. 2. They can turn $1 into 2 meals 3. They serve 250,000 people every month 4. (almost anything goes!)
500
The rules to respect your neighbor's words, space, and feelings is connected to which of our values?
"Ve'Ahavta L'Reacha Camocha"--Love your neighbor as yourself
500
Simchat Torah is connected to the value of "Power of the Word." Explain why.
During Simchat Torah, we begin rereading the Torah anew. This is so that we can discover new meanings in the words of the Torah and analyze its language, since every word has a specific significance and power. In the same way, the words WE use on a daily basis have significance and power, and so we should be wary of how we use words.
500
How is the story of Jonah connected to Commandments #1 and 2?
Commandments #1 and 2 state that there is only one G-d, and that we must only believe in that G-d. Jonah did not believe and obey G-d, and until he started believing, he could not be saved.
500
One of our core values for the year is "V'H'yitem K'doshim," or Being Holy. This value is inspired by what claim in the Torah (specifically, in Genesis)?
That we are created in G-d's image
500
Name (at least) three things you must do when giving a speech or presentation.
1. Stand up straight (posture) 2. Make movement voluntary (don't fidget or bounce around in place) 3. PROJECT your voice! 4. Make eye-contact with the audience 5. Look to different parts of the room 6. Pace yourself (don't go too fast or too slow) 7. Take questions at the end