The Journey
Why did Jacob leave home?
To run away from Esau, his twin brother, who he made very upset
What happened when Jacob laid down to rest on his way to Haran?
He had a dream
Who were Isaac and Rebecca's children (hint: they were twins)?
Jacob and Esau
Makom מָקוֹם
Place
What kind of food was Jacob known to make?
Lentil stew
Why was Esau so upset with Jacob?
Jacob stole his birthright, lied
What is a sulam?
A ramp, a ladder, or a stairway
Who was Isaac's father?
Abraham
Beit Elohim בֵּית אֱלֹהִים
House of G-D
Why was Isaac named Issac?
It meant laughter, and he was born when Sarah was very old so they were laughing at the miracle and joy
Where was Jacob traveling to?
Bonus if you remember why he chose this place!
Haran - his uncle and cousin lived there
What was traveling up and down the ladder?
Messengers of God
Who was the servant who found Rebecca and gave her and her camels water?
Eliezer
Bayit בַּיִת
House
Keshet, a rainbow
Why did Jacob stop his journey at a certain makom?
To get rest/sleep
What did God say to Jacob in the dream?
“I am the God of Abraham and of Isaac. The ground that you are lying on will belong to you and to your children and to their children. You will have many descendants, and they will spread all over the world. I will protect you wherever you go and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you and I will keep this promise.”
Who was Abraham's wife?
Sarah
Ohev אוֹהֵב
he/I love
Who was in the Garden of Eden?
Adam and Eve
How did Jacob mark the place he had his dream?
With the stone he rested his head on, created a monument
What did Jacob realize when he woke up from his dream?
This is a special place, a place where G-d lives, a holy place
Who was the first Jew?
Abraham
This story is the only time the word shows up in the Torah so we are not exactly sure what it looked like
Why did G-d have the 7th day of creation be Shabbat?
Day of rest