The Brit
Covenant
Who were the first Jewish couple?
Avram & Sara
or
Abraham & Sarah
(both acceptable)
Who said this to who?
" Lech Lecha to the land that I will show you". ?
God to Abraham
What are the 3 sections of the TaNaKh (in Hebrew or English)
Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
Torah, Prophets, Writings
Which Jewish holiday comes around every single week?
Shabbat
What is another name for the "Promised Land"
Israel or Canaan or "the Land of Milk & Honey"
What did Jacob's name turn into after he wrestled with God?
Israel
Who said this to who?
"Father, where is the ram for the sacrifice?"
Issac to Abraham
What section of the TaNaKh has the scroll of Esther?
Writings. or Ketuvim
The story that we are commanded to tell every year is told in which book of the Torah?
Exodus
According to the Brit, we are to believe in one God only - This belief if called what?
Monotheism
Name the three male patriarchs in the correct order from first to third....
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Who said to who?
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
Cain to God
What are the five books of Moses (in order, in English)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Name the 4 steps of T'shuvah, in order, as explained by Rambam
1. Stop
2. Reflect
3. Apologize/Confess
4. Make a change
What might it mean to "walk in God's ways" ?
To follow His commandments
Name the 4 matriarchs in the correct order, from first to 4th
Sarah, Rebecca, Leah & Rachel
Who said this to who?
"Don't imagine that that you will escape in the king's palace any more than all the other Jews. For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish."
Mordechai to Esther
What section of the TaNaKh has the book of Judges in it>
Prophets or Nevi'im
What are the four mitzvoth we are commanded to fulfill during Purim?
reading the Megillah (the Book of Esther), giving gifts of food (Mishloach Manot), giving gifts to the poor (Matanot l'Evyonim), and holding a festive meal (Purim Seudah).
What is the name of the religious ceremony that we still do today (with our sons) to enter the Brit with God?
Brit Mila
Name as many of Bnei Yisrael (Jacob's sons of Israel) as you can: (There are 12)
Who said this to who?
"Take off your shoes for you are on holy ground!"
God to Moses
Please explain why each of the five books of Moses is named what it is!
Genesis: the start
Exodus: exiting Egypt
Leviticus: laws - enforced by the Levi priests
Numbers: a census to prepare for conquest of Israel
Deuteronomy: Moses repeats the laws before departure
What does the word "Hannukah" actually mean in English?
And why is the holiday named that?
Rededication
Because the Jews had to rededicate the Temple to God after it had been desecrated by the Greeks with statues of Greek gods, and with pigs!!