BBYO Trivia
What does BBYO stand for?
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization
What Jewish ritual marks the end of Shabbat?
Havdalah
Which holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach)
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
In what year was BBYO founded?
1924
Name the four main elements used during Havdalah.
Wine (or grape juice), spices, a braided candle, and blessings/prayers.
On which holiday do Jews fast for approximately 25 hours?
Yom Kippur
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
That his descendants would become a great nation and inherit the land of Israel.
What city in Israel is famous for its beaches and nightlife?
Tel Aviv
In what city was BBYO founded?
Omaha, Nebraska
Why do we smell spices during Havdalah?
to comfort the soul as it transitions from the spiritual intensity of the Sabbath back to the weekday routine.
What holiday celebrates the Jewish people being saved from Haman’s plot in ancient Persia?
Purim
What happened at Mount Sinai?
God gave the Torah, including the Ten Commandments, to the Israelites.
What sea is so salty that people can float easily in it?
The Dead Sea
What are the two main orders that make up BBYO?
AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph) and BBG (B’nai B’rith Girls)
How many wicks must a havdalah candle have at minimum?
At least two wicks are braided together
Why do Jews dwell in a sukkah during Sukkot?
To remember the temporary dwellings the Israelites lived in during their 40 years in the desert.
Which prophet defeated the Philistine giant Goliath?
David
In what year was the modern State of Israel established?
1948
Who founded AZA and who founded BBG
AZA= Sam Beber BBG= Anita M. Perlman
Why do we extinguish the Havdalah candle in the leftover wine at the end of the ceremony?
To symbolize the sweetness of Shabbat overflowing into the new week.
What holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot
Which prophet was called by God as a young boy after hearing his name in the night?
Samuel
What is the name of Israel’s parliament?
The Knesset