75 Years of Ramah Poconos
What is the name of the Director of Camp?
Miryam Seid
The word for Joy in Hebrew
Simcha שמחה
The city where we can find the Kotel
Jerusalem
What kind of fish did Noach take on the ark?
None -- they all stayed in the water
(Alternatively, gefilte fish)
What does the word הסתגלות or Adaptability mean?
Being able to move along with changes and challenges
What do we call the small boxes containing verses from the Torah that are worn during tefillah?
Tefillin, phylacteries, amulets
What building in camp is brand new this summer?
The Merkaz
The word for Fear in Hebrew
Pachad פחד
Chickpea Balls that are fried and served in a pita
Falafel
Why did the kosher cookie go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling a little crumby!
What is one way to show הכרת הטוב/ gratitude at camp?
Saying thank you to our madrichim, the tzevet, and our parents
On which holiday do the Jewish people read from the Book of Jonah and reflect on repentance and forgiveness?
Yom Kippur
What is the name of the Agam on a map?
Fork Mountain Pond
The word for Anger in Hebrew
Ka'as כעס
The city with beaches that never sleeps
Tel Aviv
Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road?
Because it ran out of Jew-ce!
In the story "Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim," how did Nachshon show גבורה/ strength and get over his fear of swimming?
He started slow by putting his feet in the sea and then kept on going which led to the sea splitting.
Which spring holiday celebrates the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and involves an egg?
Pesach, Passover
What was Migrash Harim previously called?
(Bonus: What was Migrash Etzim called?)
Migrash Banim (Boy's Campus)
(Bonus: Migrash Banot -- Girl's Campus)
The word for Sadness in Hebrew
Etzev עצב
The current Prime Minister of Israel
Bibi Netanyahu
Why did the Aleph-Bet go to the doctor?
Because it had a kaf
In the book, "I Dissent," we learned about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she had a lot of סבלנות/ patience and התמדה/perseverance. What was her job?
Supreme Court Justice (Important Judge)
Hamentaschen/Oznei Haman are supposed to remind of us of THIS.
Haman's Hat or Haman's Ears
Name two previous camp directors.
(NOT MIRYAM)
Cheryl Magen, Rabbi Todd Zeff, Rabbi Eli Havivi, Rabbi Archie Ruberg, Rabbi David Mogilner
What is the title of Inside Out in Hebrew?
HaKol BaRosh הקול בראש
The official languages of Israel
Hebrew and Arabic
What is a Jewish Superhero's favorite Hannukah treat?
A Macca-beignet
In the story," a Baker's portrait," we read about a painter who only painted the bad things about people. When tasked with painting her aunt and uncle, what does she decide to do?
She painted chocolate cake and Challah, because that's how her aunt and uncle see themselves
What is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism, a compilation of teachings, laws, and interpretations by rabbis?
The Talmud, yo