Advanced Jewish-themed Crossword Puzzle
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- 1. His covenant with God is marked by circumcision in Jewish tradition
- 2. A small case holding Hebrew scriptures, affixed on doorposts
- 3. What is the Yiddish term for the currency-shaped treat exchanged during Hanukkah?
- 4. The holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple goes on for this many days.
- 5. On Rosh HaShana you might have a round shape of this bread
- 6. An unexpected and unexplainable event often attributed to a higher power
- 6. Jewish artifact symbolizing the Hebrews' victory over a larger force 25 centuries ago
- 7. The son of Abraham, who was a key figure in the Covenant of the Pieces
- 8. Paradise lost because of an apple, as per Jewish scriptures
- 9. This figure's life is detailed in the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament
- 10. Father of Joseph, who held important positions in Egypt
- 11. Egypt's woes in the Exodus story
- 12. The Jewish day of Atonement
- 12. Religious cap worn in a synagogue by men
- 13. Site where Bar and Bat Mitzvahs often occur
- 14. Used in the ritual of Kiddush on Friday night
- 15. A ceremonial hut for Jewish commemoration
- 16. Ritual prelude to the Shabbat meal in Jewish tradition
- 17. Unwavering belief
- 18. A religious voyage to Jerusalem embarked on by Jews
- 19. City where the 'Al Aqsa' mosque and the 'Holy Sepulcher' church are
- 20. Object spun in a Jewish winter holiday game
- 21. He built an impressive ark following divine orders, before a catastrophic flood
- 22. Shawl worn in prayer that signifies understanding, observance, and respect for Jewish law
- 23. Instrument used in the tradition on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
- 24. This religion's followers await the coming of the Messiah
- 25. Jewish holiday commemorating the Maccabees' victory
- 26. This Jewish pastry's name means 'Haman's pockets' in Yiddish
- 27. In Hebrew, Tikvah, means this