Jewish Facts - Part III - General Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Shamir?
A
A worm that could cut through any stone, it was used by King Shlomo to build the beit hamikdash
2
Q
What are kerubim?
A
They were Angels that stood on the Aron. They faced each other when bnei yisroel were good and faced away from each other when they were bad.
3
Q
How often was the menorah lit in the beit hamikdash?
A
Every day
4
Q
What were the bikkurim?
A
The first fruits brought as a Korban
5
Q
How many days did the Jews count until they got the Torah?
A
49
6
Q
How many days did Moshe stay on har Sinai when he went to get the Torah?
A
40
7
Q
For how many years did the Jews travel in the desert before they went into eretz yisroel?
A
40
8
Q
From which tribe do kohanim and leviim come?
A
לוי
