Parshat Nitzavim – The Covenant
Who was included in the covenant with Hashem—only the leaders or everyone?
Everyone
What does “teshuvah” mean?
Repentance/return
What fruit is baked into a classic fall dessert pie?
Apple
What outdoor activity do people do to find pumpkins in the fall?
Pumpkin picking
What holiday marks the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
Was the covenant only for that generation or also for future ones?
Also for future ones
Where does Moshe say the Torah is not found?
Not in heaven or across the sea
What orange vegetable is used for soup and pie in the fall?
Pumpkin or Sweet Potato
What do kids jump into after raking?
Leaf piles
What food do we dip in honey on Rosh Hashanah?
Apple
What was the purpose of the covenant?
To be Hashem’s people and follow His mitzvot
According to the parsha, where is the Torah actually found?
In our hearts and mouths
What fall drink is made from apples?
Apple cider
What sport’s season starts in the fall in the U.S.?
Football
What day is called the Day of Atonement?
Yom Kippur
True or False: Some people were left out of the covenant.
False
What did Hashem promise to do if the people return to Him?
Gather them back to the land / open their hearts
rue or False: Cranberries are a popular fall food.
True
What do people go picking besides pumpkins in the fall?
Apples
What do we blow on Rosh Hashanah in shul?
The shofar
What did Moshe say would happen if the people turned to idols?
Exile, suffering, and destruction
What choice does Moshe put in front of the people at the end of the parsha?
Life and blessing, or death and curse
What nut is often used in fall pies and sticky desserts?
Pecan
What spooky holiday is in October?
Halloween
What holiday comes right after Yom Kippur and is celebrated in a sukkah?
Sukkot