What is the Torah?
What are the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible called?
What is a "Sefer Torah?"
The Torah scroll
Which book of the Torah means "In the Beginning?"
Genesis - B'reishit
How often is the Torah read in synagogues?
Every week on Shabbat
What is the most common letter in the Torah?
Yud
Who is traditional believed to have received the Torah?
Moses
What do we call the bells that are attached to the Torah?
Rimonim
What story is central to the book of Exodus?
Moses and the Israelites escape from Egypt.
What is the term for the weekly portions of the Torah?
Parashot
About how many letters are in a Sefer Torah?
304,805
How does the Torah influence Jewish law and ethics?
It is the foundation of both
What is the purpose of the Yad?
It is a pointer used to read the Torah
What does Leviticus primarily focus on?
Laws and rituals
Why is regular Torah study important in Judaism?
It enhances understanding and practice of Judaism
How long does it typically take to complete writing a Torah?
6 months to a year
What does the term "Pentateuch" refer to?
the Torah
What is the "Keter Torah?"
The Torah crown
What does the book of Numbers describe?
40 years wandering in the desert
What role does the Torah play in Jewish worship?
Central to prayer and community gatherings
What happens if a single letter is missing from the Torah?
The Torah becomes pasul (not Kosher)
In what ways does the Torah serve as a guide for Jewish life?
It provides direction for worship, ethics, and daily living
What is the significance of the "Hagorah?"
The Torah binder or wimpel
Whose final speeches are in the book of Deuteronomy?
Moses
What's the significance of Simchat Torah?
Celebration of completing the Torah reading cycle
Which letter is the first letter of the Torah?
Bet