Jewish Traditions
Make sure to leave the door open so he can come in for the seder.
Who is Elijah?
Mother and father
Ima and abba. אמא and אבא
On this day, we remember a massive human genocide based on anti-semitism and intolerance.
What is Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day?
The Torah is the compilation of this number of books from the Hebrew Bible.
What is five?
Jews will travel long distances to pray at this ancient place in Jerusalem.
What is the Western Wall or the kotel?
In a kosher kitchen, these will always be kept separate.
What is milk and meat?
Morning
Boker בוקר
This happy day is celebrated following the seven joyous days of Sukkot.
What is Shemini Atzeret or Simchat Torah?
These books contain the centuries of rabbinic debates about law, philosophy, theology, biblical interpretation, and how to fulfill the Torah's commandments.
What is the Talmud?
This was once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States.
This ritual takes place one week after a baby boy is born.
What is a bris or what is circumcision?
Me
אני Ani
On this day we remember and mourn over the destruction of the ancient Holy Temple.
What is Tisha B’Av?
In this story of two brothers, one of the sons of Adam and Eve kills the other one and then says, "Am I my brother's keeper?"
Who are Cain and Abel?
Prior to the Holocaust, there were 3.3 million Jews living in this country - more Jews than any other European country.
What is Poland?
This bath is used for ritual cleansing, mostly common by women once per month.
What is a mikvah?
1 2 3
Echad Shtayim Shalosh. אחת שתיים שלוש
In Israel, this is a national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and terrorism victims.
What is Yom HaZikaron?
This is the first of the ten plagues.
What is turning water into blood?
Perhaps the most emotionally powerful museum in Israel, this Holocaust memorial commemorates the victims of the Holocaust.
What is Yad Vashem?
During the ritual of bedikat chametz (removing chametz/leavened products before Passover), this object is traditionally used to sweep up crumbs.
What is a feather?
Love
Ahava אַהֲבָה
This extra "leap month" is added to the Hebrew calendar seven times every 19-year cycle so that the years stay long enough to keep the spring holidays in the spring and the fall holidays in the fall.
What is Adar II?
This is the Hebrew name of the first book of the Torah, based on the first few words, "in the beginning."
B'resheet בְּרֵאשִׁית
This major Israeli "city that never sleeps" is known for its vibrant nightlife, arts culture, and beautiful beaches.
What is Tel Aviv?