Manna
On which day did the Israelites gather double manna?
The 6th day
Which nation attacked the Israelites in Rephidim?
Amalek
What warning were Bnei Yisrael given about the mountain?
They were told not to touch or climb the mountain
What do we celebrate on Shavuot?
Matan Torah
שָׁמוֹעַ
שָׁמע
hear/ listen
What happened when people kept extra manna overnight during the week?
It spoiled and became infested with maggots/ worms
Who led the Israelites into battle?
Joshua
What does the word “Shavuot” mean?
Weeks
וַיִּקְרָא
קרָא
call
What happened to the manna left over for Shabbat?
It stayed fresh.
What happened when Moshe raised his hands?
Israel prevailed/won.
For how long did the Israelites prepare to receive Torah?
3 days
Name one food that many people traditionally eat on Shavuot.
Cheesecake, blintzes, or other dairy foods
בָּאוּ
בוא
come
What did the manna look like and taste like according to the text?
It looked like coriander seeds, it was white in color, and it tasted like wafers in honey
Who helped support Moshe’s hands during the battle?
Aaron and Hur
God held the mountain over them like a tub
How many days come between Passover and Shavuot?
49
לְצֵאת
יצא
(leave/ go out)
What does מָן הוּא literally mean? Provide two possible translations.
1) What is it?
2) It is Manna
What did God command Moshe to do after the battle with Amalek?
Write the event in a book and tell it to Joshua because Amalek’s memory would be erased.
In what Hebrew month did we receive the Torah?
Sivan
Why do some people decorate their homes with flowers on Shavuot?
Because there is a midrash that says Har Sinai bloomed with flowers and greenery when we received the Torah
וִהְיִיתֶם
היה
is/ was/ be