Here are various puzzles and games for you to enjoy and hopefully learn from. I plan to add more of these in the future.
Parshat Mishpatim Quiz
I hope you enjoy this short quiz on Mishpatim from the Book of Exodus. There are several questions about the eved Ivri (Jewish slave) and other parts of the parsha.
Unless I state otherwise, assume that all of the answers are based on Rashi’s commentary.
The outline of this week’s parsha bothers me. Here’s the basic structure of the parsha following the breaks in the Torah text:
For the first time Aaron and his sons perform the priestly service.
In a burst of enthusiasm Nadav and Avihu bring “strange fire” and are killed.
Last week’s parsha recounted the ascent of Moshe / Moses to Har Sinai (Mount Sinai).
This week begins the commandments for building the Mishkan/ Tabernacle and its service.
Since this week’s parsha recounts the ascent of Moses / Moshe to Har Sinai (Mount Sinai), here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
Since this week’s parsha recounts the giving on the Torah on Mount Sinai (Har Sinai), here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
I think it’s hard to start with any topic other than last week’s election.
Rivkah writing at Bat Aliyah tells us that it took only ten minutes to cast her ballot.