Haftarah
This is the name for the weekly reading from the Prophets that follows the Torah portion.
Haftarah
Jonah was swallowed by this creature after fleeing from God.
Fish or whale
Elisha was the student and successor of this famous prophet.
Elijah
Name 3 Jewish values
Many options
In addition to Shabbat, name another day on which Haftarah is chanted.
Bat/Bar Mitzvah, also holidays and fast days
God told Jonah to go to what great city and warn its people?
Ninevah
What were some of the good things Elisha was known for?
Making miracles happen for people
Share the story of Abraham and Sarah
They were kind to their guests, who were secretly angels
Prophets
After Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh did this to show they were sorry.
Fasted and repented
When Elijah was taken to heaven, Elisha asked for a 'double portion' of this.
Elijah's spirit (prophetic power/ruach)
Name 2 Ashkenazi countries
Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Romania.....
Is Haftarah read before or after the Torah?
After
How did Jonah feel about the people of Nineveh?
He was upset and did not want to forgive them
Why may Elisha be seen as controversial?
multiple answers accepted
What language do some Sephardic Jews speak?
Spanish (double points if Ladino is said)