What are 2 ways to categorise the mitzvot into 2 groups?
Between man-man, or man-G-d
Do's and Dont's
Why do we say a bracha before eating?
It's like asking permission from Hashem, who created the entire world
Where do mitzvot come from?
God/The Torah
Is every detail of mitzvot written in the Torah?
No
Who is the herione of the Purim story?
Queen Ester
How can you split the mitzvot into 3?
ones we understand
ones we dont understand
ones the we can understand now that we were instructed
Which Bracha do we recite first, fruits or vegetables
Fruits
Because it's more specific
How many mitzvot are there?
613
What happens every time we do a Mitzvah?
We strengthen out connection with Hashem
Who is the villan of the Purim story?
Haman
Which 2 elements are in every mitzvah?
Rational and irrational
What Bracha do we recite for Bread?
Hamotzi
Which of the following is not a mitzvah?
Keeping Shabbat
Wearing a Talit
Keeping Kosher
Going to bed early
Going to bed early
“The reward of a Mitzvah is the Mitzvah”
What does that mean?
The performence of a Mitzvah itself it the reward, as it 'earns' us a connection with Hashem
Who was the Jewish leader during the time of the Purim story?
Mordichai
What are the hebrew names for 2 of the 3 categories?
Chukim
Mishpatim
Eidut
What Bracha do we recite for Biscuits?
Mezonot
What is the literal meaning of Mitzvah?
1. Good Deed
2. Commendment
3. Connection
2&3
Which is the most important Mitzvah?
They are all equal-paths to connect with Hashem!
Who was the King of the Purim story?
King Achashveirosh
How many different Brachot are there for before eating foods?
6
Mezonot, Ha'eitz, Ha'adama, Shehakol, Ha'gafen, Ha'motzi
Is the following a correct definition of the word "mitzvah": The right thing to do?
No.
Why did Hashem give us the Mitzvot-does He really care about what we do?
He wanted to give us opportunities to connect with Him, through fulfilling His will
Who was the wicked Queen of the Purim story?
Queen Vashti