Biblical Jewish Heroes
The man who told Pharoah, "Let my people go."
Who is Moses?
This hero created the polio vaccine and didn't patent it so that it could be available and affordable to all.
Who is Jonas Salk?
A Jewish songwriting team who created famous musicals like The Sound of Music and Oklahoma! that brought powerful messages of hope, love, and justice to the stage.
Who are Rodgers and Hammerstein?
The meaning of the value Ometz Lev.
What is strength of heart.
The meaning of the value Tzedek V’Rachamim.
What is Justice and Mercy?
The woman who led Mi Chamocha as the Jewish people crossed the Sea of Reeds during the Exodus from Egypt.
Who is Miriam?
This heroine did her floor routine to Hava Nagila at the 2012 Olympics, bringing home the gold medal for the USA.
Who is Aly Raisman?
This hero and comic book creator inspired generations to believe that “with great power comes great responsibility.”
The meaning of the value Emunah.
What is faith/trust?
The meaning of the value Al Tifrosh Min Hatsibur.
What is solidarity (support for the Jewish community)?
The leader of the tiny army that fought the large army of King Antiochus in this Hanukkah story.
Who is Judah Maccabee?
This Supreme Court Justice was known for her dissents.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsberg?
A world-renowned violinist who overcame polio and inspires others with his talent and perseverance.
Who is Itzhak Perlman?
The meaning of the value Chesed and Tzedakah.
What is loving kindness?
The meaning of the value Chochmah.
What is wisdom?
The brave woman who risked her life by telling her husband, the king, that she was Jewish in the story of Purim.
Who is Queen Esther.
This Israeli actress and model is mostly known for portraying Wonder Woman.
Who is Gal Gadot?
The famous Jewish baseball player who stood by his values by refuseing to pitch on Yom Kippur.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
The meaning of the value simcha.
What is joy?
The meaning of the value Hakarat Hatov.
What is a grateful perspective?
The brave man who refused to bow down to Hamen because he was Jewish and also saved the kings life when he overheard people plotting to kill him.
Who is Mordechai?
This man wrote The Giving Tree.
Who is Shel Silverstein?
A Jewish immigrant who revolutionized fashion by creating the first pair of durable denim jeans.
Who is Levi Strauss?
The meaning of the value Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh.
What is all of Israel are responsible for one other (community responsiblity and inclusion for all)?
a person who helped others, stood up for what’s right, and made a difference in Jewish history. A person admired not just for being Jewish, but for living their values with courage and compassion.
Who is a Jewish hero?