Advanced Jewish-themed Crossword Puzzle
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- 1. The five sons of Mattathias who led an uprising in Judea
- 2. Spinning top used during a holiday in Kislev
- 3. Symbolically, in Jewish tradition, this substance represents purity, holiness, and the enlightenment of God
- 4. Inspiring event that is believed to have divine intervention
- 5. A religious voyage to Jerusalem embarked on by Jews
- 6. A small case holding Hebrew scriptures, affixed on doorposts
- 7. Central text of Judaism
- 8. Site where Bar and Bat Mitzvahs often occur
- 9. Unwavering belief
- 10. Jewish blessing that officially starts the Shabbat and holiday feasts
- 11. Jewish holiday commemorating the Maccabees' victory
- 12. Terah's son who was called to journey from Ur to Canaan
- 13. A holy day observed with fasting, prayer and reflection in Judaism
- 13. Religious cap worn in a synagogue by men
- 14. Biblical character whose name means to laugh
- 15. The biblical book where you'll find the Ten Commandments
- 16. Shawl worn in prayer that signifies understanding, observance, and respect for Jewish law
- 17. Used in the ritual of Kiddush on Friday night
- 18. In Judaism, the term for a commanded act or moral responsibility
- 19. The biblical utopia
- 20. On Rosh HaShana you might have a round shape of this bread
- 21. Yiddish term used to describe chocolate or real money given at Hanukkah
- 22. Nine branched candelabra used in a Jewish Festival of Lights
- 23. This religion's followers await the coming of the Messiah
- 24. The holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple goes on for this many days.
- 25. Where the covenant between God and Israelites was made
- 26. Ram's horn used in Jewish religious services
- 27. The dwelling that recalls the period of Exodus