This week we read Parshat Behar. Let’s see how well you know this week’s Torah portion.
Behar Trivia
1) What does Behar mean? A) Moses spoke to the leaders of the nation B) God spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai C) in your homes you shall fear the Lord
2) What may not be done in the 7th year? A) Fieldwork B) Lighting Fires C) Warfare
3) How was the Yovel or Jubillee year proclaimed? A) Documents were posted on the 14th of Nisan(the eve of Passover) B) Shofars we’re sounded on the 10th of Tishrei (Yom Kippur) C) Word of mouth only
4) What two major events occurred during the Jubilee? A) City dwellings reverted back to their historical owners and servants were sent home. B) Fields went back to their historical owners and abandon houses were auctioned off C) Fields returned to their historical owners and servants were sent home
5) As the Jubilee approached: A) The price of real estate rose B) The price of real estate fell C) The price of real estate rose or fell depending on the market conditions
6) What did God say to reassure those who were worried about what to eat during the seventh year? A) I will command my blessing for you in the sixth year, and it will yield produce for three years. B) If you have faith in me, you will not be sated by wine alone and not need bread nor greens C) I will cause ships from overseas laden with grain, fruit and much more
7) Charging interest from a fellow Jew/brother is: A) Forbidden B) Allowed C) Allowed with the permission of the High Priest
How did you do? The answers will be in next week's blast. Adapted from Rabbi Posner
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