Definitions
Define Ve'ahavata
And you shall love
What is the Barechu?
The call to worship/prayer
Define "Dan L'chaf Zechut
Judge others favorably
Which Jewish Holiday always occurs during the Winter months of Jan-Feb? it is known as the Birthday of the Trees.
Tu’bshvat
What is the meaning of the prayer Mi Kamoch?
There is no one like Hashem, this prayer speaks of Gods' greatness and thanks God for all His miracles etc.
On Which Holiday do we read Megilat Ruth?
Shavuot
Define Kehilla
community
Name the 4 most important people in the purim story.
Mordechai, Ester, Achashverosh, Haman
What does Yom Haatzmaut mean?
Day of independence
Which prayer is about prophets and important communicating with G-d? It is said after the weekly torah portion.
The Haftarah
How many tribes of Israel are there?
12 tribes of Israel;
Asher, Dan, Ephraim, Gad, Issachar, Manasseh, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon, Zebulun, Judah and Benjamin.
Define Reyut
frienship
Which holiday do we read the 10 commandments on?
Shavuot
Define Lashon Hara
Speaking derogatory words about another person
What is the Modeh Ani talking about and when is this prayer recited?
Thanking God for giving us a new time and opportunity to be the best we can be and follow in the ways of the Torah. It is said it the morning upon waking up.
What are the 10 commandments?
I am your Gd
You shall have no other gds but me
do not take my name in vain
Shabbat
Honor mom and dad
Do not murder
Do not commit adultery
Do not steal
Do not bare false witness
Do not be jealous
Define Koach Hadibur
Power of Speech
What is the period between Pesach and Shavuot called?
The Omer → marks the seven weeks between the Jewish people’s Exodus from Egypt (celebrated during Passover) and their receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai (which is the event that Shavuos commemorates). The 49 days of the Omer are verbally counted, and the 50th day of the Omer is Shavuos.
Ometz Lev
Courage
What is the meaning of the Shema ("Shema Yisrael Adonai Elohayenu Adoni Echad").
Proclaiming God's oneness over the people of Israel.
What are the names of Moshe's sister, brother, father, and mother and who was the woman who took Moshe out of the nile as a baby and raised him.
Miriam, Aaron, Yocheved, Amram, and Batya
Give an example of Koach hadibur and how it can impact someone or your own life.
All answers accepted
What are the 7 species eaten on tu’bshvat?
Dates, figs, pomegranates, olives, wheat, barley, grapes