Intro Game Beshalach 5786

Parsha

100

The Torah tells us that Bnei Yisrael were "Chamushim" when they left Egypt, which in the plain sense, means they were armed with weapons. The Rabbis add a layer of meaning suggesting that only THIS MANY people actually left Egypt

1/5

200

According to our tradition, this man was the first person to jump in the sea so that it would split

Nachshon Ben Aminadav

300

This nations attacks the Jews even as news of all the miracles that happened to them spread throughout the world

Amalek

400

When Miriam leads the women in song after the splitting of the sea, she is described as THIS PERSON's sister

Aharon

500

What does the chemical symbol Pb have to do with the splitting of the sea?

The Egyptians sunk like lead

Which Seder is this from?

100

Shabbat

Mo'ed

200

Bava Kama

Nezikin (damages)

300

Gittin 

Nashim (family law)

400

Mikvaot

Taharot

500

Makkot

Nezikin (damages)

Tu BShvat

100

What is the Hebrew date of Tu BShvat?

15th of Shvat

Tu = 15 טו

200

According to the old Israeli song about Tu Bshvat arriving, what tree is in blossom this time of year in Israel?

Shkediyah- Almond

300

Tu BiShvat is used to determine the year of fruit for which agricultural obligation?

What is ma’aser (tithes)?

400

Bet Hillel says that the New Year for the Trees is on the 15th of Shvat. Bet Shammai disagrees and says it is on this day

The 1st day of Shvat

500

What natural event marks Tu BiShvat in the classical sources?

What is the point when most of the year’s rain has already fallen?

Boston Sports

100

This quarterback led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles.

Tom Brady

200

Nicknamed “The Truth,” this Celtics legend won Finals MVP after leading Boston to the 2008 NBA title.

Paul Pierce

300

This soccer team (MLS) plays at the same stadium as the New England Patriots- Gillette Stadium

New England Revolution

400

TD Garden is home to TWO boston teams- name them

Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins (hockey)

500

Before winning in 2004, the Red Sox had not won a championship since this year. 

1918

Rav Noam

100

I have this many kids

4

200

I was born in this decade

the 80s

300

I was born in this STATE

Massachusetts

400

I have been in Yavneh for THIS many years

14-15

500

When I was in 12th grade, I saw this life changing moment live on TV

9/11