Famous Jews (then)
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Assyrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
This occurred when the Egyptians were chasing us after we left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen, but it didn't happen until someone was brave enough to show trust in G-d.
What is the splitting of the Red Sea?
This Hebrew word refers to giving to charity.
What is "tzedaka"?
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself
Who is Adam Sandler?
This King of Israel was famous for his harp playing and his slaying of Goliath, a giant Philistine.
Who is King David?
This occurred on Mt.Sinai in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
This is what we do each week in temple/synagogue on Shabbat. It helps us learn about our history and the mitzvot.
What is reading the weekly Torah portion?
He played in the Night at the Museum movies and Meet the Parents. He also showed up to the Oscars dressed like a Naavi from Avatar.
Who is Ben Stiller?
She was originally a Moabite who converted to Judaism and came to Israel with her mother-in-law instead of staying home.
Who is Ruth?
This happened to a famous prophet who tried to run away from G-d on a boat because he didn't want to give a prophecy to the Jews' enemies that would have helped them repent.
What is Jonah being swallowed by a large fish/whale?
This is one of the ten commandments. It involves two other people besides yourself.
What is honoring your parents?
This Jewish filmmaker has made many movies, including Jurassic Park which was partly filmed here at camp
Who is Steven Spielberg?
This holiday is the Jewish new year when we hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey for a sweet year.
What is Rosh Hashana?
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.
What is Achashverosh having a beauty contest?
These include a citron fruit, a palm frond, willow leaves and myrtle leaves. We shake them together on Sukkot.
What are the four species/lulav and etrog?
This was the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice and the campus we are on right now is also named after him.
Who is Justice Louie Brandeis?
This holiday is also known as the festival of the ingathering. We build huts in our yards to celebrate G-d's protection of the Jews in the desert. We also shake the four species/lulav and etrog together on this holiday.
What is Sukkot?
We do this ritual on the night of Passover?
What is have a seder/read the Haggadah/tell the story of our redemption from Egypt?