Famous Jews (then)
He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who is Moses?
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/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?
These 5 letters also show up as final letter in Hebrew
What is nun, mem, fey, tzadik, khaf
The traditional language of Jewish Prayer is
Hebrew
This woman won a beauty contest, became queen, and saved the Jewish people.
Who is Queen Esther
This holiday we celebrate our freedom from slavery in Egypt
What is Passover?
This cookie, of a geometric shape, is filled with jam or poppy seeds is shaped after the hat or ear of a villain...
What is a Hamentaschen?
These Hebrew letters show up on the dreidel
N, G, H, Sh
This blessing starts off the prayer service
What is the Barchu
This man was swallowed by a big fish (whale), and somehow survived!
Who is Jonah?
This holiday means "lots" in English and is generally celebrated by dressing up in costumes.
What is Purim?
The name of the Israeli National Anthem
What is Hatikvah?
Every blessing starts out with this word
What is Baruch?
This Prayer declares our monotheism and that there is only one God
What is the Shema?
This prophet is said to visit us each Passover at our seders.
Who is Elijah?
This holiday is our new year when we hear the shofar blown, and eat apples and honey.
What is Rosh Hashana?
What is Kristallnacht?
means "good" in hebrew
what is Tov
This prayer was sung during the parting of the seas
What is the Mi Camocha
This man took over for Moses as leader of the Jews when they entered Israel and fought the battle of Jerricho
Who is Joshua?
This holiday is also known as the festival of the ingathering/festival of booths.
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, etrog, hadasim, and aravot together on this holiday.
What is Sukkot?
The hope of Jews to return to the land of Israel
What is Zionism
three meanings of "shalom"
What is peace, love, and good-bye
This prayer commands us to love God
What is the Ve'ahavta