Hebrew
The Hebrew word for peace and completeness; also used as a greeting.
Shalom
Which holiday features apples and honey?
Rosh Hashanah
What is blown during the High Holiday services?
Shofar
Name a symbol associated with Hannukah
dreidel, hannukiah, sufganiyot, latkes
What holiday involves putting up huts/booths outdoors to remember our ancestors wandering in the desert?
Sukkot
The meaning of Simchah/Simchat?
Rejoicing, joy, happiness, celebration
A. What Holiday comes every week?
B. What ritual ends Shabbat?
Shabbat
Havdalah
What is the piece of matzah that is hidden called?
Afikomen
What is a "Magen David"
Literally, The Shield of David.
The six pointed star such as the one on the Israeli flag.
What is the miracle of Hannukah?
Oil lasting 8 days
The maccabees overcoming the oppressors and restoring the Temple.
What does Teshuvah mean?
"returning to our best selves" "repentance"
Purim
What three elements are used to make Havdalah?
braided candle, wine, spices
What are the cookies we eat at Purim?
What do they represent?
hamentashen
Hamans hat/ears
What is Tashlich?
A ritual on Rosh Hashanah afternoon of "casting away" mistakes or bad choices from the previous year into a body of water.
The word Tzedek and Tzedakah mean what?
Justice, giving, righteousness, right-ness
Tu BiShevat
What is one of the blessings recited on Shabbat?
l'hadlik ner shel shabbat
borei pri hagafen
hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz
Name two symbols / ritual objects associated with Pesach (Passover)
seder plate, Elijah's cup, Miriam's cup, matzah, hand washing basin/bowl
What are the letters on the dreidel?
what do they mean?
Nun, gimal, hey, shin
Nes gadol hiyah sham
A great miracle happened there
The Hebrew word zikaron means?
remembrance
On which holiday are we commanded to rejoice with the Torah and involves singing and dancing?
Simchat Torah
What items are shaken inside a sukkah?
Lulav and etrog
What fruit is associated with the 613 mitzvot because of all its seeds?
Pomegranate
Name the 7 species associated with Israel
Barley, Wheat, Grapes, Pomegranates, Figs, Dates, Olives