Israel | Jewish Holidays | Jewish Vocabulary | Jewish History | BBYO |
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What is The Dead Sea
The lowest point on earth, 1315 feet below sea level
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What is Rosh Hashanah
This day means "head of the year" in hebrew
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What is a Klutz
"David just slipped on the ice! He is very clumsy, he's such a ___!"
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Who are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
These three men are considered to be the Jewish forefathers.
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What is 1923
AZA was founded in this year
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What is Waze
This popular traffic app was invented in Israel
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What is a Passover Seder
Many people believe Jesus' last supper was a ?
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What is Meshuggeneh
"Elysha thinks she can wear a crop top to synagogue? Oy she's ____ to think that!"
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What is the three denominations of Judaism
Orthodox, reform and conservative are
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What is Philanthropy
"We shall always be concerned with the underprivileged and the distressed. We shall offer out help to those in need, recognizing that the ability to help others is a blessing and a responsibility."
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What is making Aliyah or the Law of Return
This law grants any Jew citizenship upon migrating to Israel
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What is Hanukkah
On this holiday we say three blessings on the first night and two blessings for the rest
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What is a Mensch
"Fran is such a good, honest person. She's such a _____!"
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What is Kosher
This dietary law prevents Jews from eating meat and dairy together, pork and shellfish
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Who is Anita M. Perlman
This person was the founder of the B'nai B'rith Girls
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What is the Kotel (Western Wall)
Over one million notes are left in this place every year
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What is Tu B'Shvat
This day is the birthday for the trees
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What is a shiksa (I'll allow goy as well)
"Ari married who? He must be insane for marrying a ___."
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What is monotheism
This word describes how Jews only believe in Hashem and we do not worship any other idols or beings
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What is Meet, Record, Invite, Host, Ask
These words are come together to form the acronym MRIHA
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What is Starbucks
This well known coffee chain failed to make it in Israel due to how good the cafes in Israel are
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What is Purim
This holiday is the jolliest day of the year and an exception to get drunk!
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What is a Keppe
"Aww you're not feeling well? Let me feel your ___ to make sure you don't have a fever."
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What is 613
There are ___ mitzvot in the Torah
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What is Kallah
____ and Judaism Institute events focus on Jewish
exploration and culture. The program often revolves around a Shabbat experience and provides opportunities for BBGs to explore their own Jewish identities. |