The Covenant
What is a Covenant?
A promise
Abraham Sarah Jacob Israel Asher Noah Zebulon and many more!
When is ONE time we can receive a new Hebrew name?
Birth, adoption, b’nei mitzvah, converting to Judaism, a time of great spiritual change, becoming a rabbi, gender change, and sickness
In Morah Chaya's classroom, what should you cover when sneezing?
Your mouth! (/face/nose)
What is the Covenant between the Jewish people and God?
"You shall be My People, and I shall be your God"
Because she was kind.
TBD
In Morah Chaya's class, should you speak over Morah Chaya when she's speaking?
NO
What do we pass on to a child by giving them a name?
Blessings/Wishes
Why do we name people after people in the Torah?
Because they are part of our holy book, and how we hang onto our tradition!
Give one example of a superhero Hebrew name. 1 minute!
TBD
If Morah Chaya asks you to do something, what should you do?
DO IT
Ashkenazi: people who have passed away. Sephardic: people who are still alive
How do names help us keep our identity?
They can be passed on to the next generation. Even if a lot of other things change we keep our names.
Why do we have Hebrew names?
For being called up to the Torah to read Torah and for saying during certain prayers
What does b'tzelem elohim mean?
Made in the image of God - we are all holy no matter what!
What's the ceremony name for giving a new name to a baby?
Brit milah
How can a Torah name help us feel Jewish?
By connecting us to our heritage!
What are the three Hebrew words that mean daughter of, son of, and nonbinary child of?
Bat, ben, m'bayit
When Morah Chaya sings out, SPRING UP O WELL, what are the 4 things you should do?
1. Stop what you are doing
2. Turn and look at Morah Chaya
3. Sing the line back
4. Listen for directions