Set 15 Flashcards
What is a dreidl?
A four-sided spinning top played with during Hanukkah, each side bearing a Hebrew letter.
What is the difference between an Israeli dreidl and an American dreidl?
An Israeli dreidl has a letter ‘pei’ representing ‘po’ (here), while an American dreidl has the letter ‘shin’ representing ‘sham’ (there), referring to the miracle occurring in Israel or elsewhere.
What are Tefillin?
A set of small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah, worn during weekday morning prayers.
What is inside the Tefillin?
Parchments with excerpts from the Torah including the Shema and Vehaya.
Why do we wear Tallit?
To fulfill the biblical commandment to wear fringes on the corners of garments, reminding the wearer of G-d’s commandments.
What is a Torah made from?
A scroll made from parchment of a kosher animal, with the text written in Hebrew by a trained scribe.
What makes a Torah scroll Kosher?
It must be handwritten by a qualified scribe, on kosher animal parchment, with specific ink, and without any errors.
What is the Hebrew word for Scribe?
Sofer.
