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He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.

Who is Moses?

100
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
100
This occurred when the Egyptions 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
This is the Hebrew word for giving charity.
What is "tzedaka"?
100

This symbol, also known as the Shield of David, is a prominent emblem in Israel.

What is the Star of David?

200

The Torah is divided into this many books, traditionally attributed to Moses.

What is five?

200
This holiday we celebrate our freedom from slavery in Egypt
What is Passover?
200
This occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
200

This is what we do each week in Synagogue on Shabbat. It helps us learn about our history and the mitzvot.

What is reading the weekly portion of the Torah?

200

This seven-branched candelabrum was originally used in the ancient Temple and is a symbol of Judaism and Israel.

What is the Menorah?

300

She was originally a Moabite princess who converted to Judaism and came to Israel with her mother-in-law instead of staying home like her sister.

Who is Ruth?

300
This holiday means "lots" in English.
What is Purim?
300
This happened to a famous prophet who tried to run away from G-d on a boat because he didn't want to give a prophecy to the Jews' enemies that would have helped them repent.
Why was Jonah swallowed by a large fish?
300
This is one of the ten commandments. It involves two other people besides yourself.
What is honoring your father and mother?
300

This small box containing verses from the Torah is placed on doorposts of Jewish homes as a reminder of faith.

What is a Mezuzah?

400

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 is Elijah?

400

This holiday is the day that Hashem judges us and decides our fate for the new year, when we hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey for a sweet year.

What is Rosh Hashana?

400
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.
Why did Achashverosh have a beauty contest?
400
These include a citron fruit, a palm frond, willow leaves and myrtle leaves. We shake them together on Sukkot.
What are the four species?
400

This item, worn during prayer, has fringes (tzitzit) on each corner as a reminder of the commandments.

What is a Tallit?

500

This man took over for Moses as leader of the Jews when they entered Israel. He made the walls of Jericho fall and helped the Israelites conquer the land of Canaan.

Who is Joshua?

500

This holiday is also we build huts in our yards to celebrate G-d's protection of the Jews in the desert. We also shake the four species: lulav, etrog, hadasim, and aravot together on this holiday.

What is Sukkot?

500
This famous Judge of Israel lost all his incredible strength because of this.
What is the cutting of Samson's hair?
500

We do this mitzvah on the night of Passover (aside for eating Matzah)?

What is have a seder/read the Haggadah/tell the story of our redemption from Egypt?

500

This twisted, hollowed-out ram’s horn is traditionally blown on certain Jewish holidays, especially during the High Holy Days.

What is a Shofar?