Places in Israel
A holy city in Israel.
What is Jerusalem?
In this dramatic Torah story, he confronts Pharaoh with a series of plagues demanding the release of the Israelites from slavery.
Who is Moses?
The holiday where we celebrate by dressing up in costumes and eating hamantaschen.
What is Purim?
This important value means "peace" and is something we wish for others when saying goodbye or during prayers.
What is Shalom?
We read from this book during services.
What is a siddur?
A sea so salty, you can float in it.
What is the Dead Sea?
These twin brothers fought even before they were born, and their rivalry continued over a birthright and a blessing.
Who are Esau and Jacob?
This holiday is the Festival of Lights and lasts 8 nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This is the Jewish value of giving to help others, often translated as "charity."
What is Tzedakah?
This small object is attached to the doorposts of Jewish homes and contains a parchment with verses from the Torah.
What is a mezuzah?
A modern city in Israel that is also the second largest city in Israel.
What is Tel Aviv?
God tested his faith by asking him to leave his homeland and go to a land that He would show him.
Who is Abraham?
This is a holiday is a harvest festival where we practice welcoming others.
What is Sukkot?
This Hebrew term means "repairing the world" and represents the responsibility to make the world a better place through social action.
What is Tikkun olam?
This is a four-sided spinning top played with during Hanukkah, often bearing the Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, ש.
What is a dreidel?
Israel's largest desert.
What is the Negev Desert?
In the Torah, she is the wife of Isaac and mother of twins Esau and Jacob; she favored Jacob, helping him receive his father's blessing.
Who is Rebekah?
This holiday's name means "the joy of torah".
What is Simchat Torah?
The importance of giving back and giving to the needy.
What is Matanot La’evyonim?
Worn during prayer, this garment has fringes on its four corners to remind the wearer of God's commandments.
What is a tallit?
A fresh water body of water in Israel that provides water for many people and animals.
What is the Sea of Galilee?
She is the first matriarch, wife of Abraham, who gave birth to Isaac at a very old age.
Who is Sarah?
We celebrate this every week when we see three stars in the sky.
What is Havdalah?
This value teaches us to treat everyone kindly, even people we don't know.
What is Hachnasat Orchim?
This prayer means "hear" or "listen".
What is the Shema?