TORAH
In the Jewish faith, the following might be considered an Idol:
a) Golden Calf
b) a statue that represents G-d
c) manna d) A and B
What is D, both A & B
At the age of 13, you are old enough to be counted as part of a minyan.
True
OR
False
What is TRUE?
BONUS
What is a Minyan?
A Minyan is...
"a quorum of ten men (or in some synagogues, men and women) over the age of 13 required for traditional Jewish public worship". -Oxford
The most wicked man in the Purim story.
Who is HAMEN
In Judaism, the truth should be used to build up and not to tear down.
TRUE
or
FALSE
What is TRUE?
What is the amount (percentage) of your income that you should give to charity (also called tithe)?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 50%
What is B, 10%?
The largest synagogue in Jerusalem can seat 10,000 people.
True
OR
False
What is TRUE?
This type person support the victim of bullying.
Who is an Ally?
This holiday is considered the Jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashannah?
This is the type of person who witnesses bullying, but doesn't say or do anything.
Who is a bystander?
BONUS!!
The Kohanim (the Israelite priests) were not allowed to touch a dead body.
True
OR
False
What is TRUE
BONUS
Name three ritual things commonly found in a synagogue (sanctuary).
What are
Ark, Torah Scrolls, Nir Tamir (Eternal Flame), Prayer Books, Menorah, Memorial lamps, Yad
He was the first Israelite priest, who was also Moses’ brother.
Who was Aaron?
The movie The Prince of Egypt is based on the story told on this Jewish Holiday.
What is Passover?
According to Pirkei Avot, which of the following is a saint?
a. easy to anger and easy to calm
b. hard to anger and hard to calm
c. hard to anger and easy to calm or
d. easy to anger and hard to calm.
Who is C?
Someone who is hard to anger and easy to please.
This was the name of the only good man of his time, who escaped destruction by building an ark.
Who is NOAH?
BONUS
This is the English translation of the first word of the Shema?
What is HEAR?
This natural phenomenon appeared in the sky that was a sign and promise from G-d that the Earth would not be destroyed again.
What is a RAINBOW?
The holiday of Shavuot:
a) celebrates the giving of the Torah
b) is celebrated this year from tonight until Tuesday at sundown
c) is a holiday where Jews eat cheesecake. OR
d) all of the above
What is D, All of the above?
Name someone who showed physical courage, and how did they show it.
_____________ showed physical courage by _____
This set of brothers were born to Rebecca Hint: the second brother stole the birth rite from the first-born brother.
Who were Jacob and Esau?
Name two ways to show reverence for the Torah.
-Stand for it's entrance
-Use a prayer shaw or prayer book to touch & kiss
-Carry through the sanctuary with love and pride before reading
-Clean and maintain quality. AND
-Dress it with ornamental items (Cover, Crowns Breastplate)
-Be prepared to read properly
What time of day does the fasting for this holiday end?
When is sundown or when you can see three stars in the sky.
This major Jewish holiday that involves fasting.
What is Yom Kippur?
BONUS
Name someone who showed moral courage, and how did they show it.
___________ showed moral courage by _________