Parsha
In the creation story, what did g-d create on the first day?
Light/day and night
What does the word "Lashevet" mean?
To sit
In the Purim story, why is Vashti no longer allowed to be queen?
She won't dance for the king at his party
When does Shabbat start?
Friday night
What is the braided bread we eat on Shabbat?
Challah
In Parshat Noach, what did g-d use as a symbol of his promise to never flood the earth like that again?
A rainbow
What is a common Hebrew phrase said to someone during Shabbat?
Shabbat Shalom!
In the Chanukah story, what is the name of the king who forbade the Jews from practicing their religion?
Antiochus
When does Shabbat end?
Saturday night
What is the name of the cup we use to day the blessing over the wine/grape juice on?
Kiddush cup
How did Joseph get out of Egyptian prison?
Pharaoh's butler recommended him to Pharaoh to interpret his dreams
What letter of the Hebrew alphabet makes the "g" sound?
Gimmel
What is the Shamash?
Helper candle
Ninth candle
Used to light the other candles
What is the purpose of doing Havdalah?
To mark the end of the Shabbat and the start of the week.
To mark a separation between Holy and ordinary
What is the name of the prayer shawl commonly used during services?
Tallit
How many years in total did Jacob work for Rachels hand in marriage?
14
What is the Hebrew word for "to walk"?
Lalechet
Tu Bishvat falls in this Jewish month.
Shevat
Recite the blessing we say over the wine/grape juice
Baruch ata Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam, borey p'ri hagafen
What is the name of the prayer book we use during services?
Siddur
In the creation story, what was created on the fourth day?
luminaries/sun/moon/stars
How do you say "good morning" in Hebrew?
Boker Tov!
We shake the Lulav in this many directions.
How many hours does Shabbat last
25
What is the name of the object we use when reading from the Torah?
Yad