What book of the Torah
The Israelites are commanded by God to observe a Sabbatical year. Every 7 years the land must not be worked. This is called Shemittah
Leviticus
He built the first Temple in Jerusalem
Solomon
God speaks to Abraham and tells him to do this to all Jewish male babies 8 years old.
Brit Milah
I am a pointer used to read the Torah.
Yad
We cheer at Mordecai and boo at Haman
Purim
Abraham bargains with God about the number of potentially righteous people in the wicked cities of Sodom and Gemorrah.
Genesis
A woman in the Torah known for her singing, timbrels, and springs of water that would well up from the earth during her life.
Miriam
When do we fast.
Yom Kippur
I contain natural water (rain or ground water) and form a small pool. Observant Jews immerse themselves in my waters for a variety of reasons.
Mikvah
We celebrate the giving of the Torah and the celebration of first fruits.
Shavuot
Moses is about to die. His successor Joshua will lead the Children of Israel across the Jordan River to conquer the Promised Land
Devarim
This heroine saved her people from an evil plot by Ahasueros chief advisor.
Esther
Deuteronomy commands me to remember God and the Torah. "You shall bind them as a sign upon your hands and let them be a symbol before your eyes"
Tefillin
I contain the Shema and it is a commandment that you wear me during morning services (I go on your hand and your arm)
Tefillin
The cruse of oil that burned for eight days.
Chanukkah
God speaks to Moses and commands the Israelites to build a tabernacle (ancient sanctuary that will accompany the Israelites throughout the desert.
Exodus
I am a cousin of Naomi. I have many fields of wheat and barley. I married Naomi's cousin Ruth.
Boaz
We affix these boxes on our doorposts. "Inscribe them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates"
Mezzuzah
We hear that sound of the SHofar.
Rosh Hashanah
God speaks to Moses and commands him to take a census of the Israelites.
He dreamed of a ladder of angels ascending and descending.
Jacob
Let the land rest every seven years.
Shemittah
I hold wine or grape juice and am used on Shabbat and holidays.
Kiddush cup
We observe the day by fasting and praying
Yom Kippur