In the Sanctuary
What are prayers?
Shabbat begins at sundown on this day.
What is Friday?
The central sacred text of Judaism, handwritten on parchment and read in synagogue.
What is the Torah?
The Jewish ritual marking the birth of a baby and welcoming them into the community.
What is a bris/brit/brit milah or baby naming?
This actor played Ross Geller on the sitcom Friends.
Who is David Schwimmer?
The Aron Hakodesh is the special ark that holds this sacred Jewish object.
What is the Torah?
This holiday celebrates freedom from slavery in Egypt and includes a ritual meal called a seder.
What is Passover?
The first book of the Torah, which includes creation stories and the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs.
What is Genesis (B'reishit)?
This coming-of-age ritual typically happens around the age of 13.
What is a bar or bat mitzvah?
This legendary singer-songwriter was born Robert Zimmerman and later won the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was recently depicted in a biopic by Jewish actor Timothee Chalamet.
Who is Bob Dylan?
Many Jewish prayer services include Hebrew, English, and sometimes this additional feature to help people follow along.
What is transliteration?
On this fall holiday, one of the Shalosh Regalim, or 3 pilgrimage festivals, many Jews eat meals in a temporary outdoor structure.
What is Sukkot?
The Tanakh refers to this Jewish sacred text, which includes the Torah, the Prophets and the Writings.
What is the Hebrew Bible?
At the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony, this surprising act is often accompanied by the crowd shouting “Mazel Tov!”
What is stepping on the glass?
Born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, this young rap star “mooed” her way into the music scene in 2018. She also studies Torah from “day to night to morning,” if you say so.
Who is Doja Cat?
The Ner Tamid which hangs above the ark, is this kind of object, representing the eternal nature of God.
What is a lamp or light?
The Jewish New Year, marked by reflection, renewal, and the sound of a ram’s horn.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This collection of rabbinic debates and discussions expands on Jewish law and stories.
What is the Talmud?
At Jewish funerals, this simple wooden container is traditionally used to emphasize equality.
What is a plain pine coffin?
This 6'7" breakout indie star is known for tracks like "Back to Friends" and "Undressed"
Who is Sombr?
This is the name of the ritual platform where clergy lead worship from.
What is the bima?
This short ritual marks the conclusion of Shabbat every Saturday night with the blessing of wine, spices and a braided candle.
What is Havdalah?
This Hebrew word refers to interpretation or explanation of biblical texts, often creative and story-based. Or, Rabbi Erdheim calls it, Rabbinic Fan Fiction.
What is Midrash?
This ritual bath is used in Jewish life for spiritual transitions including conversion, preparation for marriage, and other moments of renewal.
What is a mikveh?
This Seattle Storm basketball legend won multiple WNBA championships and Olympic gold medals and has spoken proudly about her Jewish identity.
Who is Sue Bird?