Torah Stories
In the creation story, how many days does it take for God to complete the world
7
True or False: Different communities have different melodies when they read Torah.
True. Depending on where in the world you live, there are different "trope" melodies. So everyone reads the same words, it might sound different.
Who is Abraham's wife?
Sarah
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How many commandments were given at Mt. Sinai?
10
Who was at the burning bush?
Moshe
HMJDS Trivia! What is the name of the Heilicher Mascot?
Rory!
Name one of Miriam's two brothers.
Moshe or Aharon
The word for Egypt in Hebrew
Mitzrayim
Name two books of the Torah
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Which twin steals from his brother?
Jacob
True or False: A Torah scroll can be printed off a computer.
False, it is handwritten buy a Sofer, who has been trained in all the rules and laws of Torah writing.
Who is the guy who built a giant boat because God told him to?
Noah
The word for Torah portion in Hebrew
Parashah
HMJDS Trivia: How many years has HaMorah Esther taught here?
This is her 17th!
True or False: Moshe entered into the Land of Israel
False
What is a Torah scroll written on?
The skin of a kosher animal. In Hebrew the word is claf.
Jacob had two wives who were sisters. What are their names?
Rachel and Leah
The Hebrew name for Passover
Pesach
What sin did the Israelites commit while Moses was on Mt. Sinai receiving the Torah
They built an idol and prayed to it! The Golden Calf story
What food did God drop from the sky after God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
Manna!
What happens to the Torah after it has been read during services?
The Torah is lifted and shown to everyone in the congregation.
Isaac had two sons. Who was the hairy one?
Esau
The Hebrew word for the People of Israel
Benei Yisrael
Name 3 of Joseph's brothers!
Simeon, Levi, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Reuben, Judah, Benjamin