What is to give the Jewish people a message from God?
100
This occurred when the Egyptians were chasing us after we left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen, but it didn't happen until someone was brave enough to show trust in G-d.
What is the splitting of the Red Sea?
100
She was the sister of Moses and is known for leading the Israelites in song after crossing through the Red Sea.
Who was Miriam?
100
He led the Israelites out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who was Moses?
100
This part of the TaNaKh is made up of the first five books of Moses.
What is Torah?
200
He was the king of Israel that built the Temple in Jerusalem.
Who was Solomon?
200
Before Israel had kings. These people made the decisions and settled disputes.
Who are the judges?
200
This prophet was from Judah and went to Northern Israel to bring God's word. Much of his teaching centers on justice and the protection of those who are week. (hint: he also has some delicious cookies)
Who was Amos?
200
This prophet symbolically visits us each Passover at our seders and was famous for going up to Heaven alive in a chariot of fire.
Who was Elijah?
200
In the Torah, God and the Jewish people create three covenants. This is the Hebrew word for covenant.
What is Brit?
300
Israel is split into two countries. These are the names of those countries.
What are Israel and Judah?
300
Who was the first king of Israel?
Who was Saul?
300
He was the prophet who appointed Saul and then David as the first two kings of Israel.
Who was Samuel?
300
She was not only a prophet, but also a judge. She asked the commander of her army to defeat Jabin but he said he wouldn't go to fight without her. She warned him that a woman would take the credit, and take the credit she did.
Who was Devorah?
300
This is the part of the TaNaKh that has all of the stories of the prophets. (Hebrew name, please)
What is N'viim?
400
This is the last story in the Torah before the book of Prophets, N’viim, begins.
What is the death of Moses?
400
This man takes over as leader of the Israelites after Moses’ death and leads the Jewish people into Israel.
Who was Joshua?
400
This prophet was the one to give King David advice and guidance. (hint: this is Jamie's favorite prophet because her Hebrew name is connected to him)
Who was Nathan?
400
He was the one to prophesize about the "valley of the dry bones."
Who was Ezekiel?
400
The last section of the TaNaKh. It is filled with poems and writings. (Hebrew, please)
What is Ketuvim?
500
This is the term for the time period that Jews are scattered outside of Israel during a time of turmoil. The Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians all take their turn ruling over the Jewish people before the Jews are allowed to return to Israel and rebuild the Temple.
What is the Babylonian Exile?
500
This is the Hebrew word for prophet. (hint: think avatar)
What is Navi?
500
He was the prophet during the destruction of Judah and the prophet who led the Jewish people into exile in Babylonia. Before the destruction, he warned the people and the king to chance their evil ways.
Who was Jeremiah?
500
She was the mother of Samuel.
Who was Hannah?
500
The names of the five books of the Torah.
What are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy?