Set 5 Flashcards

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Q

What is Yom Tov Sheni shel galuyot (second day of a holiday in the diaspora)?

A

An additional day of Jewish holidays observed by Jews living outside of Israel.

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2
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How many times is Moses’ name mentioned in the Haggadah, and why?

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Zero; to emphasize the role of G-d rather than human agency in the Exodus.

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3
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What does the word Haggadah mean?

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Narration; referring to the telling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

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4
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What does the word Siddur mean?

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Order; referring to the ordered sequence of prayers in the Jewish prayer book.

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5
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When does a day begin in the Jewish calendar?

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At sunset of the previous secular day.

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6
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What do we commemorate on Yom HaShoah?

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The Holocaust and the six million Jews who perished.

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What do we celebrate on Yom Ha’Atzma’ut?

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The anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

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8
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What is Yom Hazikaron?

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Israel’s Memorial Day, commemorating fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

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