Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 • Isaiah 40:1-26 • Luke 22:13-38

1. What does the word Va-etchanan mean?
2. What was the substance of Moses’ plea?
3. Why did the Holy One refuse Moses’ plea?
4. Even though Moses’ plea was denied, Hashem made what concession?
5. What was the role given to Joshua son of Nun?
6. What is the difference between a “statute” (chok) and a “rule” (mishpat) mentioned in Deuteronomy 4:1
7. What does the word “Shema” mean?
8. Why were the people to obey Moses’ teaching?
9. Why did Moses forbid changing even one word from his writings?
10. What reasons were given to keep the laws that Moses taught?
11. What does Moses mean when he says “keep yourselves diligently”?
12. What especially does Moses want the people to remember?
13. Why did the Holy One take the Children of Israel out of Egypt?
14. Why does Moses call the Holy One a “Consuming Fire” and a “Jealous G~d”?
15. What punishment will come to Israel if they forsake the L~rd?
16. Can you list~in order~The Ten Commandments?
17. What is the central commandment of all the Torah?
18. How important is education of children to the Holy One?
19. “Hear, O Israel, The L~rd our G~d is One” ~~What does the idea of “oneness” mean to you?
20. What is in store for those who are enemies of the Holy One?

"Thus says the Holy one, “Stand you in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls…” -Jeremiah 6:16

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Leviticus 14:1-15:33 • Malachi 3:4-24 (4:6) • Luke 9:51-10:42

1. What is Tzara’at?
2. What are the two signs of Tzara’at in a person?
3. Who was able to diagnose Tzara’at?
4. What do most Rabbis say is the primary cause of Tzara’at? Why?
5. What happens to the person who is diagnosed with Tzara’at?
6. The person seeking purification from Tzara’at is called a__________________.
7. To begin purification, what must a person afflicted with Tzara’at bring to the priest?
8. What was done with the two birds during the purification ritual?
9. If someone suspects Tzara’at in their house, what must be done?
10. What is the procedure if Tzara’at is detected in a dwelling?
11. How long is the normal period of niddah for women?
12. What is a mikveh?

Happy day!

Tags: Tazria

Deuteronomy 16:18 • Isaiah 51:12-52:12 • Matthew 26:47-27:10

1. The Hebrew word “shoftim” means “judges”, who exactly were these judges?
2. Who was the first to suggest the idea of a judicial system to Moses?
3. Who was responsible for the appointment of the judges?
4. A candidate for the position of a judge was tested in what three areas?
5. Why were bribes considered a grave offense in matters of justice?
6. Why did G~d prohibit trees from being planted near the Holy Temple?
7. Is astrology a form of idolatry?
8. What does it mean to be “wholehearted” with G~d? (Deuteronomy 18:13)
9. Who is the “prophet” Moses speaks about who the Holy One will raise up? (Deuteronomy 18:15)
10. What protection did someone who accidentally killed another have under G~d’s legal system?
11. What was to be done to a “corrupt witness” in a trial?
12. Who is “unqualified” to go out to battle in times of war?
13. Before going to war, what invitation must first be given to an enemy?
14. When the Israelite army is to seize a city, why are they commanded to preserve the fruit trees?
15. What is the procedure for an unsolved murder? Why is this ritual performed?

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