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
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?
How many commandments are there on the tablets?
These Hebrew letters show up on the dreidel
N, G, H, Sh
This man, Esther's Uncle, became the prime minister of Persia.
Who is Mordechai?
This holiday means "lots" in English and is generally celebrated by dressing up in costumes.
What is Purim?
How many commandments are there in total?
613
Every blessing starts out with this word
What is Baruch?
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?
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.
Why did Achashverosh have a beauty contest?
The number of letters in the Alef Bet (officially, according to Google)
What is 22?
This man was swallowed by a big fish (whale), and somehow survived!
Who is Jonah?
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?
This cookie, of a triangle shape, is filled with jam or poppy seeds is shaped after the hat or ear of a villain...
What is a Hamentaschen?
During the recitation of the shema, we form the shape of this letter with our fingers over our eyes
What is a Shin?