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QUIZ RABBI DAVID FREEDMAN

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Thank you to so many readers for their positive feedback about our unique Judaica quiz crafted by the learned and talented Rabbi David Freedman. His breadth of knowledge of all-things-Judaica enables us to dip and dive into myriad topics. These include Zionism, Jewish music, education, the Hebrew language. We also see a nod to both the Sephardi and Ashkenazi heritage and culture and yes, as always so much more.

1. How long after the capture of Beer Sheva (October 31, 1917) by the British and Anzac servicemen did Lord Balfour send the letter (which became known as the Balfour Declaration) to Lord Rothschild?

2. Which famous Chasidic Rebbe said the following: “If you won't be better tomorrow than you were today, then what do you need tomorrow for?”

3. Simcha ben Samuel of Vitry composed which famous liturgical work in the 11th century?

4. Which former record producer and convicted murderer died in prison from Covid 19?

5. Who is one of Britain’s most famous cooks, known for her enthusiastic, verbose descriptions of food and her midnight cake cravings?

6. Born in Poland, who founded the Bais Ya'akov educational movement for girls and brought about a revolution in the status of women in Orthodox Judaism?

7. Name the female prophetess mentioned in 2 Kings 22:14–20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22–28.

8.In Hebrew, what is the opposite of yamin?

9. The beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943 coincided with which Jewish festival?

10. Where would one find the Yosef Caro Synagogue?

11. Who is the current Israeli ambassador to Australia?

12.What potentially dangerous event occurred in 1995 in the Gulf of Eilat, 100km south of Eilat?

13. Max Homa is an American Jewish sportsman in which sport?

14. Name any one of the three Jewish organisations that founded ZIM Palestine Navigation Company Ltd in 1945.

15. Which is the oldest of Israel’s banks?

16. Approximately how many different species of birds are found in Israel?

17. Complete the following phrase from the Book of Proverbs:

“The fear of the LORD is ……”

18. In which book of the Bible do we read about the Valley of the Dry Bones?

19. What does the word Talmud mean?

20. What is the name of the publishing house of the Hebrew University?

21. Which two Jewish brothers became the sole owners of Macy’s in 1896?

22.Which commemorative day in the Jewish calendar precedes Yom Ha’atzmaut?

23. Before Noah released the dove from the Ark, which other bird did he send out?

24.In which Spanish city is a statue of Moses Maimonides?

25. Neil Sedaka’s paternal grandparents were Sephardi Jews who arrived in the USA in 1910 from which Mizrachi or Middle Eastern Jewish community?

ANSWERS PAGE 14 thing” now. That’s because they help you find “your flow” – the state where you’re so absorbed in an activity that you forget all the worrying thoughts lingering in your mind.

It’s impossible to be stressed or anxious when you’re completely “in the moment”.

I referenced research earlier. Studies indicate that engaging in creative activities during stressful times results in a significant decrease in anxiety afterwards. It is a mechanism to help cope with stress. It also boosts the natural, feel-good hormone dopamine. So, the next time you are feeling low, try to pursue something creative.

Anne-Marie Elias is a psychologist in clinical practice for 25 years.

How many common words of five or more letters can you spell using the letters in the hive? Every answer must use the centre letter at least once. Letters may be reused in a word. At least one word will use all seven letters and have a direct Jewish connection.

Proper names and hyphenated words are not allowed. Score 1 point for each answer and 3 points for a Jewish related word that uses all 7 letters.

Rating: 20 = Good, 25 = Excellent, 30 = Genius

Yoni Glatt has published more than 1,000 crossword puzzles worldwide, from the LA Times and Boston Globe to The Jerusalem Post. He has also published two Jewish puzzle books: "Kosher Crosswords" and the sequel "More Kosher Crosswords and Word Games".

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