מִטְבָּח
תְּפִלָּה
חַגִּים
שַׁבָּת
יֶדַע כְּלָלִי
100

How do you say sugar?

   סֻכָּר 

100

Many prayers tell us that we should love our God. How do you say love in Hebrew?

אַהֲבָה

100

In which direction do we light candles on Hannukah? 

We light the menorah candles from left to right.

100

What is it the meaning of 

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדוֹנָי אֶלהֵינוּ

Blessed are you, Lord our God

100

When do we say the Shehecheyanu prayer?

When we celebrate special occasions or whenever we are doing something for the first time. 

200

What is מַיִם?

Water

200

Why do Jews wear a talit when praying?

It serves to remind Jews of God and his commandments

200

?ט״וּ בִּשְׁבָט Why do we celebrate


 


It is the "New Year for the Trees." A celebration of nature and a reminder that it is our duty to take care of the world.

200

What is the meaning of the word שַׁבָּת?

"He rested"

200

Translate the following sentence:

אֲנִי אוֹהֶבֶת לֶאֶכול עוּגָה


I love to eat cake!

300

How do you say Hamantaschen in Hebrew?

The ears of Haman     

(אֹזְנֵי הָמָן)            


300

What is נֵר תָּמִיד?

The eternal flame always burning in the sanctuary of every Jewish synagogue, symbolizing God's eternal presence and representing the Menorah of the Temple in Jerusalem.

300

What is the Hebrew translation for the Jewish holiday 

רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה?

Head of the Year


300

What is the meaning of שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם?

A wish for a peaceful Shabbat

300

Why is Jerusalem (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם) sacred to Jews?

In ancient Jewish history, it was considered the center of the world. Since the time of King David, the city was holy to Jews and chosen as the location for the Holy Temple.

400

What is humus made out of?

Chickpeas! 

גַרְגִּירֵי חוּמוּס

400

Why do Jews stand in prayer (עֲמִידָה)?

As a symbol of respect when we pray before God

400

On Israel's Independence Day (יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת), we wave Israeli flags. What is the symbol in the center of the flag? What does it represent?

The shield of King David = מָגֵן דָּוִד

An ancient Jewish symbol, signifying God as  protector of King David

400

Why do we light נֵרוֹת שַׁבָּת?

Celebrating Shabbat is one of the mitzvot in the Torah. The candle light honors the Shabbat and increases peacefulness and joy.

400

Who is considered the father of Judaism, from which all Jews descended?

Abraham - אַבְרָהָם

500

What are the 7 ingredients used to make Hamantaschen? (must get 4 right to earn points)

 

Baking powder   אַבְקָת אֲפִיָּה 

Flour   קֶמַח

Eggs  בֵּיצִים

Salt    מֶלַח

Sugar    סֻכָּר

Butter  חֶמְאָה

Vanilla    וָנִיל

500

Please recite the most important prayer in Judaism.

שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲדוֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ אֲדוֹנָי אֶחָֽד

בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד

This is the central affirmation in Judaism, the belief that there is only 1 God

500

Name TWO of the 4 species (מִּינִים) of Sukkot.

אֶתְרוֹג, לוּלָב, הֲדַס, עֲרָבָה

500

Recite the prayer for the wine.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדוֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן

500

What is the holiest name of God in Hebrew, which we are forbidden to say? 

יְהֹֹוָה