Jewish Prayers
The blessing over wine recited on Friday nights before the Shabbat meal is called this.
What is the kiddush?
In the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb, this smart friend (and Fireside Girl) of Phineas and Ferb wears a patched vest and celebrates Hanukkah with her family, the Garcia-Shapiro family.
Who is Isabella?
In the Book of Genesis, Moses is tasked with building an ark and collecting 2 of each animal and his family before God destroys the Earth.
What is Chat GPT? (It was Noah's Ark, not Moses!)
In the story of Noah's Ark, it rained for this many days and this many nights.
What is 40?
This six-pointed star is a widely recognized symbol of Judaism and appears on the flag of Israel.
What is the Star of David?
This short Hebrew word spoken at the end of many blessings means "so be it" or "truly."
What is "amen"?
In the Marvel comic books and movies, this X-Men character who controls metal is a Jewish Holocaust survivor named Erik Lehnsherr.
Who is Magneto?
In Genesis, Jacob is tricked into marrying the wrong sister and is told he has to work for another seven years for his father in law before he can marry the sister he wanted to marry.
What is The Torah?
The number of books that make up the Torah, beginning with Genesis and ending with Deuteronomy.
What is 5?
Sounding like a trumpet during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, this instrument is made from a ram's horn.
What is a shofar?
Beginning with the Hebrew words "Hear, O Israel," this central Jewish prayer declares that God is One.
What is the Sh'ma?
In the book and movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians, this main character's satyr friend (half-goat, half-human) who protects him is confirmed to be Jewish in the book series.
Who is Grover Underwood?
In the Book of Numbers, The Maccabees defeat the Greeks to reclaim the Temple and rededicate it thus telling the story of Hanukkah.
What is Chat GPT? The story of Hanukkah isn't in the Torah!
According to Torah tradition, Moses lived to be this remarkably advanced age.
What is 120? (If you say over 100, I will give you points).
This sacred building is where Jewish people gather to pray, study, and hold community events.
What is a temple, shul, or synagogue?
Traditionally recited in memory of loved ones who have passed away, this ancient prayer focuses on praising God's name rather than talking about death.
What is the Mourner's Kaddish?
In Rugrats, this orange-haired toddler with glasses celebrates Hanukkah and Passover with his Jewish family, the Pickles.
Who is Chuckie?
In the book of Numbers, a passage describes a donkey being beaten with a stick and granted the gift of speech so it can yell at a prophet.
What is The Torah?
Jacob (also named Israel) had this many sons, who became the ancestors of the tribes of Israel.
What is 12?
This small cloth skullcap is worn on the head as a sign of reverence and respect during prayer or daily life.
What is a kippah or a yarmulke?
Meaning "special prayer for reaching a new milestone," this blessing thanks God for keeping us alive and enabling us to reach a special occasion or season.
What is the Shehecheyanu?
In the animated movie franchise Hotel Transylvania, this human boy falls in love with Dracula's daughter Mavis and has a Jewish heritage celebrated in the films.
Who is Johnny Loughran?
In the Book of Genesis, Jacob is sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers. However, Jacob rises from a dungeon to become the Pharaoh’s vizier through his ability to interpret dreams, eventually saving Egypt and his family from a severe famine.
The total number of commandments (mitzvot) found throughout the entire Torah.
What is 613?
Attached to the doorposts of Jewish homes, this small decorative case contains a parchment scroll with handwritten verses from the Torah.
What is a mezuzah?