General Knowledge
What do we celebrate on Shavuot?
The giving of the Torah
What foods do we eat on Shavuot?
Dairy! Ice cream, cheese cake, etc
Name two main characters from the story
Ruth, Naomi, Orpah, Boaz, Elimelech, Machlon, Kilyon
What type of decorations are traditional on Shavuot?
Flowers!
What date is Shavuot celebrated?
6 Sivan (or 49 days after Pesach)
(English: this year - May 26/27)
What two things do we read on Shavuot?
10 commandments and the Book of Ruth
What did the names of Naomi and Elimelech's sons mean in English?
Machlon and Kilyon = Sickness and Disease
How did Boaz save the day in the Book of Ruth?
He married Ruth and saved the family
What is the full name of the count from Pesach to Shavuot?
Sefirat HaOmer
How many mitzvot are there in the entire Torah?
613
Why did Elimelech move his family away from the Jewish community?
He did not want to give tzedakah or share his wealth
How many classrooms are there in VTT? (Both in use and not in use)
(tbd)
Which agricultural event is connected to Shavuot?
Barley Harvest
What is traditional to do all night on Shavuot?
Study Torah
Who was Ploni Almoni?
The guy who did not want to marry Ruth or Naomi
What are the names and ages of Morah Elana's children?
Zali, age 5
Leila, age 3
What are all 5 names for Shavuot?
- Pentecost
- Chag HaAtzir
- Chag HaBikkurim
- Chag HaAtzeret
- Shavuot
What colour is traditional to wear on Shavuot?
White
Which famous Jewish person was a descendant of Ruth and Boaz?
King David
What flavour of cheesecake is Morah Elana making this year for Shavuot?
Strawberries and Cream!