Prayers/Hebrew
What day do we say the blessing over the candles?
Shabbat
Falafel, Hummus, Gyro, Halva, Shakshuka, Israeli salad, bourekas
How many days are in Hanukkah?
8
6 days (he rested on the 7th day)
What is Todah?
A)The act of recycling
B)The act of giving thanks
C)The act of finding a lost object
A)The act of giving thanks
What is the name of the blessing over the challah?
The Hamotzi
What body of water in Israel has so much salt in it that you can float in it?
The Dead Sea
On what holiday do we eat apples and honey?
Rosh Hashanah
What does the phrase "love thy neighbor as thyself" mean?
It means we must be kind to the people around us, but most also be kind to ourselves.
What is an example of Bikkur Cholim? (taking care of the sick)
What two prayers do we use to ask for peace?
Sim Shalom and Osseh Shalom
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Why do we celebrate Shabbat?
God took a day of rest on the 7th day of creating the universe, so we must as well.
Name 4 of the 10 commandments.
There is only one God.
We should not make pretend gods.
God’s name is special.
Remember Shabbat is a day to rest and say thank you.
Listen to your parents and take care of them.
Do not hurt other people.
Love and look after everyone in your family.
Do not take things that belong to other people.
Do not say things that are not true.
Be happy with the things that you have
This value means "courage of the heart"
A)Ometz Lev
B)Bal Taschit
C)Shalom Bayit
A)Ometz Lev
What prayer do we use to declare that there is only one God?
Sh'ma Israel
What is Yom Ha'atz Maut?
Israel's Independence Day
What holiday celebrates the Israelites escaping Egypt?
Passover
Why is Mount Sinai important?
It's where Moses received the 10 commandments.
What is the importance of Hashavat Aveidah? (returning a lost object)
It's important to return lost objects, because we would feel sad if we lost something, so it's important to help others not feel that way.
Recite one of the prayers from memory
What is the name of the wall where Israelis go to pray (nicknamed the wailing wall)?
The Western Wall (or The Kotel)
Sukkot
Who is Aaron and why is he important?
He is Moses's brother, and he becomes the highest priest.
What is Shalom Bayit?
Peace in the home