The Yoms
what is the Hebrew date of Yom Haatzmaut
The Fifth of Iyyar
This is the only South American country whose official language is Portuguese.
Brazil
According to Chazal, the primary spiritual cause of tzara’at is this sin.
Lashon Hara
"The Martian," "Good Will Hunting," "Ford v Ferrari"
Matt Damon
Panthera leo
Lion
What is the Hebrew Date of Yom Yerushalayim
28th Iyyar
This is the only South American country that borders both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Colombia
Before purifying, the metzora brings two birds. Why specifically birds, according to Rashi?
Because birds chatter constantly—just like someone who speaks lashon hara.
"Les Misérables," "The Greatest Showman," "X-Men"
Hugh Jackman
Canis lupus
Wolf
This symbolic act was left out of the declaration ceremony because there was no time to prepare it.
Making a new flag
This South American capital city is the world’s highest official capital, sitting at over 3,600 meters above sea level.
Tzara’at can appear not only on the skin, but also on these two non-human surfaces.
garments and houses
"The Devil Wears Prada," "Edge of Tomorrow," "A Quiet Place"
Emily Blunt
Ursus arctos
Brown bear
Famously, what word was left out of the Declaration of the State of Israel
God (They used Tzur Yisrael- The Rock of Israel instead)
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, is located primarily in this country.
Chile
According to the beginning of Parshat Tazria, after giving birth to a male child, a woman is tamei for this number of days before beginning the second stage of purity.
Seven
"Interstellar," "Dallas Buyers Club," "True Detective"
Who is Matthew McConaughey?
Equus ferus caballus
Horse
This military group was integrated into the new IDF at the beginning of the state despite its controversial past.
Irgun (Etzel)
The Amazon River begins in this country, even though it is most associated with Brazil.
Peru
The Torah describes tzara’at of the house as beginning with a green or red plague. According to the Midrash, why might this be a hidden blessing?
Because the owner is forced to dismantle the house—revealing hidden treasures left by the Canaanites.
"The Social Network," "Zombieland," "Now You See Me"
Jesse Eisenberg
Vulpes vulpes