HOLIDAYS
Which holiday is observed by blowing the shofar?
Rosh Hashana
How many books are in the Torah?
Five
How many commandments were given at Mt. Sinai
Ten
How long ago was the world created?
5,784
Who led the Jews out of Egypt?
Moshe Rabeinu
How many days is Pesach?
Eight
On what days do we read the Torah (in a regular week)?
Monday, Thursday, and Shabbos
How many Mitzvos are in the Torah?
613
How many Beis Hamikdashâs were there?
2
Who was the first Jew?
Avraham
Which Jewish fast day is coming up?
17th of Tammuz
What is a Torah written on?
Parchment
What are the 2 general types of Mitzvos?
Negative and Positive
Who led the Jews into Israel?
Yehoshua
Who led the Jews into battle against the Greeks (Chanukah)?
The Maccabees (Mattisyahu and Yehudah)
How were the Jews saved in the Purim story?
Esther revealed she was a Jew and Achashveirosh recalled the decree
Who is Rashi?
Commentary known for his explanation of the Chumash
What is a Mitzva that involves the moon?
Rosh Chodesh
Why were the tablets broken?
Moshe saw the Jews worshipping the Golden Calf
Who is considered the most genius person in recent history?
Albert Einstein
What holiday is known as the holiday of gathering?
Shavuos
How many Parshiyos are in the entire Torah?
54
What is one mitzva that was given on Har Sinai?
1-10
How many Jews originally went to Egypt?
70
Who is widely known as the greatest Jewish singer of all time?
Avraham Fried