Five Books of Moses

Weekly Parasha

Parashat Vayechi

Jacob's blessings to his sons and the end of the Genesis era.

Parashat Shemot

Moses' birth, the burning bush and the beginning of redemption.

Parashat Va'era

The first seven plagues and the hardening of Pharaoh's heart.

Parashat Ha'azinu

Moses' prophetic song and final words to Israel.

Parashat Beshalach

Parashat Beshalach English Quiz: Red Sea, Manna & Amalek

Parashat Bereshit

Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, the generations before Noah and the dawn of humanity.

Parashat Noach

Noah's ark, the flood, the Tower of Babel, the rainbow covenant and the new beginning of mankind.

Parashat Lech Lecha

Abraham's call, the covenant between the pieces, Hagar and Ishmael, and circumcision.

Parashat Vayigash

Judah's plea, Joseph reveals himself, Jacob descends to Egypt and the family reunites.

Parashat Ki Tisa

The half-shekel, the golden calf, Moses breaks the tablets, God's 13 attributes of mercy.

Parashat Vayera

Abraham's visitors, Sarah's laughter, destruction of Sodom, the binding of Isaac.

Parashat Toldot

Jacob and Esau's birth, the birthright sale, Isaac's blessings, and the wells.

Parashat Vayeshev

Joseph's dreams, the coat of many colors, Judah and Tamar, Potiphar's house.

Parashat Miketz

Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph rises to power, the brothers journey to Egypt.

Parashat Yitro

Jethro's advice, the revelation at Sinai, and the Ten Commandments.

Parashat Mishpatim

Civil laws, the Hebrew servant, damages, lending, and the covenant ceremony.

Parashat Terumah

Building the Tabernacle, the Ark, the Menorah, and the sacred vessels.

Parashat Korach

Korach's rebellion, the earth swallows rebels, Aaron's budding staff.

Parashat Balak

Balaam and his donkey, the attempted curses turned to blessings, Mah Tovu.

Parashat Pinchas

Pinchas's act, daughters of Zelophehad, the census, and festival offerings.

Parashat Bo

The last three plagues, the Passover sacrifice, matzah, tefillin and the Exodus from Egypt.

Parashat Chayei Sarah

Sarah's death, the Cave of Machpelah, finding Rebecca for Isaac, and Abraham's legacy.

Parashat Vayetzei

Jacob's dream of the ladder, years with Laban, Rachel and Leah, and the birth of the tribes.

Parashat Vayishlach

Jacob wrestles the angel, reunion with Esau, the story of Dinah, and Rachel's death.

Parashat Shelach

The twelve spies, their report, the 40-year punishment, and the commandment of tzitzit.

Parashat Naso

The Levite census, the sotah, the nazir, the priestly blessing and the tribal leaders' offerings.

Parashat Chukat

The red heifer, Miriam's death, Moses hitting the rock, Aaron's death, and the bronze serpent.

Parashat Devarim

Moses' farewell speech, retelling the wilderness journey, appointing judges, and encouraging Joshua.

Parashat Vaetchanan

Moses' plea to God, the Ten Commandments, the Shema prayer, and the love of God.

Parashat Ki Tavo

First fruits, tithes declaration, blessings and curses, Mount Gerizim and Eival.

Parashat Emor

Kohanim laws, the biblical festivals, the menorah, showbread, and the blasphemer.

Parashat Tzav

Laws of offerings, the eternal fire, inauguration of Aaron and sons, and the todah offering.

Parashat Shemini

The eighth day inauguration, death of Nadav and Avihu, and the laws of kosher animals.

Parashat Behaalotecha

Lighting the menorah, the second Passover, silver trumpets, the quail, and Miriam's leprosy.

Parashat Ki Teitzei

The most mitzvot-rich parasha with 74 commandments, shiluach haken, honest weights, and Amalek.

General Tanakh

Miracles & Wonders

From the splitting of the sea to the sun standing still - all the miracles!

Biblical Cities

Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem and other important cities in Tanakh.

Ten Commandments Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Ten Commandments, their meaning and context at Mount Sinai.

Prophets of Israel

From Moses to Malachi — explore the messages and lives of Israel's prophets.

Hanukkah Trivia

The Maccabees, the miracle of oil, laws and customs of the Festival of Lights.

Book of Joshua Trivia

Crossing the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, conquest of Canaan and dividing the Land.

Book of Isaiah Trivia

Messianic prophecies, the suffering servant, visions of peace and Israel's ultimate redemption.

Book of Jonah Trivia

The reluctant prophet, the great fish, Nineveh's repentance and God's boundless mercy.

Book of Jeremiah Trivia

The weeping prophet, the destruction of the First Temple, prophecies of return and the new covenant.

Book of Ezekiel Trivia

The heavenly chariot, the valley of dry bones, prophecies against nations and the future Temple vision.

Book of Judges Trivia

Deborah, Gideon, Samson, Jephthah and the cycle of sin and redemption before the monarchy.

Kings of Israel & Judah

From Saul to Zedekiah — the monarchs, the divided kingdom and the kings who shaped Jewish history.

Book of Ezra Trivia

The return from Babylon, Cyrus's decree, rebuilding the Temple, Ezra the Scribe and the Great Assembly.

Book of Nehemiah Trivia

Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls in 52 days, Nehemiah's leadership and the restoration of Jewish life.

Lamentations (Eicha)

Jeremiah's lament over Jerusalem's destruction, Tisha B'Av reading, acrostic poetry and messages of hope.

The Great Flood (Mabul)

Noah's ark, 40 days of rain, the animals, the rainbow covenant and the generation of the flood.

Wars in the Bible

David vs Goliath, Joshua's conquests, the Maccabees, Amalek and all the great battles of Scripture.

First Temple Destruction

Nebuchadnezzar's siege, the Babylonian exile, Jeremiah's prophecies and the loss of the Ark of the Covenant.

Second Temple Destruction

The Roman siege, sinat chinam, Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai and Yavneh.

Isaac & Ishmael Trivia

Abraham's two sons, the Akeidah, Hagar and Sarah, and the biblical origins of two great nations.

Temple Mount (Har HaBayit)

Mount Moriah, the Foundation Stone, the Holy of Holies and Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem.

Biblical Geography

Mountains, rivers, seas, deserts and regions of the Bible — from Sinai to the Jordan River.

Cities in the Tanakh

Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Hebron, Nineveh, Babylon and all the great cities of Scripture.

Journeys in the Desert

The 42 journeys from Egypt to the Promised Land — Marah, Sinai, Kadesh and the 40 years of wandering.

Kings of Judah

From Rehoboam to Zedekiah — the rulers of the Southern Kingdom, their reforms and their downfall.

Covenants in the Bible

God's covenants with Noah, Abraham, at Sinai and with David — promises that shaped Jewish history.

Dreams in the Bible

Jacob's ladder, Joseph's dreams, Pharaoh's cows, Daniel's visions and prophetic dreams in Scripture.

Biblical Numbers

The significance of 7, 12, 40, 70, 613 and other sacred numbers throughout the Torah and Tanakh.

Biblical Couples

Adam & Eve, Abraham & Sarah, Jacob & Rachel, Boaz & Ruth — the great love stories of the Bible.

Biblical Animals

The serpent, Balaam's donkey, Jonah's fish, Noah's dove, kosher signs and animals throughout Scripture.

Book of 1 Samuel

The prophet Samuel, King Saul's rise and fall, David's anointing, Goliath and the transition to monarchy.

Book of 2 Samuel

King David's reign, the conquest of Jerusalem, Absalom's rebellion and the Davidic dynasty.

Book of 1 Kings

Solomon's wisdom, building the Temple, the Queen of Sheba, Elijah vs prophets of Baal and the divided kingdom.

Book of 2 Kings

Elisha's miracles, Hezekiah's reforms, Josiah's discoveries, the fall of kingdoms and Temple destruction.

Miracles in the Bible

The ten plagues, splitting the sea, manna, the sun standing still, Elijah's fire and all biblical miracles.

The Levites

The tribe of Levi, Temple singers, Gershon, Kehat and Merari, Levitical cities and their sacred service.

Matan Torah

The revelation at Sinai, Na'aseh VeNishma, the Ten Commandments, the golden calf and the covenant with God.

Biblical Figures

King David Trivia

From shepherd boy to king of Israel — David's battles, psalms and legacy.

Abraham Bible Trivia

The father of nations — his journey, covenant with God and ultimate tests of faith.

Noah's Ark Trivia

The great flood, building the ark, the animals and God's covenant with Noah.

Women of the Bible

Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Deborah and more heroines of Scripture.

Moses Bible Trivia

From the Nile to Mount Sinai — the life, miracles and leadership of Moshe Rabbeinu.

Joseph Bible Trivia

The coat of many colors, the dreams, Egyptian exile and reconciliation with his brothers.

King Solomon Trivia

The wisest king, builder of the Temple, author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs.

Isaac Bible Trivia

The Akeidah, the wells, the blessings to Jacob and Esav — the life of Yitzchak Avinu.

Jacob Bible Trivia

The ladder dream, wrestling the angel, twelve sons and the journey from Canaan to Egypt.

Elijah the Prophet

The showdown at Mount Carmel, the still small voice, the chariot of fire and Elijah's legacy.

Samson Bible Trivia

The mighty judge of Israel — his Nazirite vow, incredible strength, Delilah and his final act.

Sarah the Matriarch

The first matriarch of Israel — her journey with Abraham, the birth of Isaac and her spiritual legacy.

Rachel the Matriarch

Jacob's beloved wife, mother of Joseph and Benjamin, her self-sacrifice and eternal legacy at Kever Rachel.

Rebecca the Matriarch

Her extraordinary kindness at the well, marriage to Isaac, and prophetic wisdom about Jacob and Esau.

Leah the Matriarch

Mother of six tribes including Judah and Levi, her tearful prayers and pivotal role in Jewish destiny.

King Saul Trivia

Israel's first king — his anointing by Samuel, battles with the Philistines and tragic downfall.

Miriam the Prophetess

Moses' sister, her prophecy, Miriam's Well, leading the women in song at the Red Sea and her legacy.

Writings (Ketuvim)

General Topics

Creation Story Trivia

The six days of Creation, the Garden of Eden, Adam and Chava and the dawn of mankind.

Twelve Tribes of Israel

The sons of Jacob, their blessings, territories and roles in the nation of Israel.

Holy Temple Trivia

The First and Second Temples, the Kohanim, sacrifices, vessels and the Holy of Holies.

Jewish Prayer Trivia

The Amidah, Shema, blessings, prayer times and the structure of Jewish worship.

Talmud Basics Trivia

Mishnah, Gemara, the Oral Torah, famous sages, debates and Talmudic methodology.

Jewish Wedding Trivia

The chuppah, seven blessings, ketubah, breaking the glass and wedding customs.

Rambam (Maimonides)

The Mishneh Torah, Guide for the Perplexed, 13 Principles of Faith and the life of the Rambam.

Rashi Trivia

The master commentator on Torah and Talmud — his life in Troyes, methodology and enduring legacy.

Kabbalah & Mysticism

The Zohar, Sefirot, Ein Sof, the Arizal and the secrets of Jewish mystical tradition.

Angels in Judaism

Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and the role of angels in Torah, Talmud and Jewish tradition.

Land of Israel Trivia

Biblical boundaries, holy cities, the mitzvah of settling the Land and its eternal significance.

Bar Mitzvah Trivia

The age of mitzvot, Torah reading, tefillin, customs and the meaning of Jewish adulthood.

Tzedakah & Chesed

The mitzvah of giving, Rambam's eight levels, gemilut chasadim and loving-kindness in Judaism.

Pirkei Avot (Ethics)

The teachings of Hillel, Shammai, Rabbi Akiva and the Chain of Tradition from Sinai.

Brit Milah Trivia

Abraham's covenant, the role of the mohel and sandek, halachic laws and spiritual significance.

Teshuvah (Repentance)

Rambam's laws of repentance, the Ten Days of Teshuvah, Vidui and the power of return to God.

Jewish Calendar Trivia

Hebrew months, the lunar-solar calendar, leap years, holiday dates and calendar calculations.

Sefer Torah & Synagogue

Torah scroll writing, synagogue architecture, Torah reading customs and sacred ritual objects.

Jewish Mourning (Avelut)

Shiva, shloshim, kaddish, the stages of mourning and the mitzvah of comforting the bereaved.

Conversion to Judaism

The story of Ruth, halachic requirements, the Beit Din, mikveh immersion and accepting mitzvot.

Jewish Blessings (Brachot)

Food blessings, prayer blessings, Birkat Hamazon, blessing priorities and the laws of brachot.

Rabbi Akiva Trivia

From shepherd to greatest sage — his wife Rachel, 24,000 students, Torah teachings and ultimate sacrifice.

Baal Shem Tov Trivia

The founder of Chassidism — his teachings on joy, devekut, holy sparks and love of every Jew.

Ten Plagues of Egypt

Blood, frogs, lice, darkness and the death of the firstborn — all the plagues and their details.

Garden of Eden Trivia

Adam and Eve, the Tree of Knowledge, the serpent's temptation, the expulsion and spiritual meanings.

613 Mitzvot (Taryag)

The 248 positive and 365 negative commandments — Rambam's count, Sefer HaChinuch and Jewish law foundations.

The Arizal (R. Isaac Luria)

Lurianic Kabbalah, tzimtzum, shattering of the vessels, tikkun and the mystical revolution of Safed.

Vilna Gaon (HaGra)

The genius of Vilna — his Torah mastery, Biur HaGra, opposition to Chassidism and lasting legacy.

Chofetz Chaim Trivia

The Mishnah Berurah, laws of lashon hara, Sefer Chofetz Chaim and legendary piety of Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan.

Kohanim (Jewish Priests)

Aaron, the priestly garments, Birkat Kohanim, Temple service and the role of the Kohen Gadol.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Likutey Moharan, hitbodedut, the 13 tales, Tikkun HaKlali and 'It is a great mitzvah to be happy always.'

Oral Torah (Torah SheBe'al Peh)

Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, the chain of tradition from Sinai and the 13 principles of interpretation.

Wisdom of the Sages

Famous teachings, parables and ethical wisdom from Chazal — the great Sages of the Talmud and Midrash.

Talmudic Disputes

Beit Hillel vs Beit Shammai, Abaye vs Rava, Tanur shel Achnai and the great debates of the Talmud.

Famous Rabbis

From Tannaim to Acharonim — Rashi, Rambam, the Shulchan Aruch and the greatest rabbinical figures.

13 Principles of Faith

Rambam's Thirteen Ani Ma'amin — the foundations of Jewish belief from Maimonides.

Jewish Life Cycle

From brit milah to shiva — birth, bar mitzvah, wedding, mourning and all Jewish life cycle events.

Names of God

The Tetragrammaton, Elokim, El Shaddai, Adonai and the sacred Names — their meanings and significance.

Shemitah & Yovel

The Sabbatical and Jubilee years — land rest, prozbul, debt release and faith in divine provision.

Jewish Symbols & Objects

Menorah, Star of David, Tefillin, Mezuzah, Shofar, Torah scroll and the sacred objects of Judaism.

Torah Portions Overview

All 54 weekly Torah portions — from Bereishit to V'Zot HaBracha, key events and famous verses.

Jewish Afterlife

Olam HaBa, Gehinnom, Gan Eden, resurrection, the soul's journey and Messianic era beliefs.

Tractate Sanhedrin

The Great Sanhedrin, capital cases, four death penalties, Noahide laws and famous Aggadic passages.

Tractate Bava Kamma

The four categories of damages, theft vs robbery, personal injury, double payment and tort law in the Talmud.

Tractate Bava Metzia

Lost objects, the four guardians, interest prohibition, fraud, labor law and the Tanur shel Achnai story.

Tractate Bava Batra

Property law, inheritance, neighbors' rights, deeds, chazakah and who wrote the books of Tanakh.

Tractate Sotah

The sotah ritual, eglah arufah, blessings on Gerizim and Ebal, and the decline of generations.

Tractate Avoda Zara

Prohibition of idolatry, relations with non-Jews, wine restrictions and the foundations of monotheism.

Rav Kook Trivia

The first Chief Rabbi, Orot, religious Zionism, Mercaz HaRav yeshiva and the unity of sacred and secular.

Baba Sali Trivia

Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, the legendary Sephardic kabbalist — his miracles, prayers and holiness in Netivot.

The Zohar

The foundational text of Kabbalah — Rashbi, the Sefirot, Idra Rabba, Tikkunei Zohar and mystical teachings.

Zohar on Bereshit

The Zohar's mystical interpretation of Creation, Ein Sof, the ten sefirot, and the concealed light.

Zohar on Noach

The Zohar's mystical interpretation of the Flood, Noah's ark as spiritual vessel, and the rainbow covenant.

Zohar on Lech Lecha

The Zohar's interpretation of Abraham's spiritual journey, soul elevation, and the covenant of circumcision.

Mishna & Talmud Structure

Six orders, 63 tractates, Bavli vs Yerushalmi, the daf structure and the organization of rabbinic literature.

Eved Ivri (Hebrew Servant)

Laws of the Hebrew servant, the six-year term, ear piercing, Jubilee release and Torah ethics of servitude.

Tractate Berachot

The Shema, Amidah, blessings over food and mitzvot, prayer times and the first tractate of Talmud.

Tractate Shabbat

The 39 melachot, Shabbat candles, eruv, muktzeh, carrying, cooking and the laws of the holy Sabbath.

Tractate Eruvin

Eruv tavshilin, eruv chatzerot, Shabbat boundaries, public and private domains and carrying laws.

Tractate Pesachim

Searching for chametz, the Paschal lamb, the Seder, matzah laws and Passover observance.

Tractate Shekalim

The half-shekel Temple tax, Temple treasury, the 13 collection boxes and Temple finances.

Tractate Yoma

The Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur service, the two goats, entering the Holy of Holies and the five afflictions.

Tractate Beitza

Laws of Yom Tov, the egg born on a festival, muktzeh, cooking, carrying and holiday preparations.

Tractate Megillah

Megillah reading, walled cities, synagogue sanctity, Torah reading and the laws of Purim.

Tractate Taanit

Public fast days, prayers for rain, Choni the circle-drawer, Tu B'Av and communal fasting laws.

Tractate Moed Katan

Chol HaMoed laws, permitted labor, mourning during festivals, excommunication and intermediate days.

Tractate Hagigah

The festival pilgrimage offering, Ma'aseh Merkavah mysticism, purity levels and the three pilgrim festivals.

Tractate Yevamot

Levirate marriage (yibum), chalitzah, forbidden marriages, mamzerut and family law in the Talmud.

Tractate Ketubot

The marriage contract, husband and wife obligations, dowry, living in the Land of Israel and marital law.

Tractate Nedarim

The laws of vows and oaths, annulment of vows, types of nedarim and the power of speech in halacha.

Tractate Nazir

The Nazirite vow, Samson and Samuel as Nazirites, wine and grape prohibitions and hair-cutting laws.

Tractate Gittin

The get (divorce document), writing and delivering a get, conditions, Tikkun HaOlam and divorce laws.

Tractate Kiddushin

The three methods of betrothal, the ring, the document, positive and negative time-bound commandments.

Tractate Shevuot

Types of oaths, court-imposed oaths, shevuat bitui, shevuat shav, false oaths and oath law in the Talmud.

Tractate Eduyot

Collected testimonies, Beit Shammai vs Beit Hillel, unique tractate structure and halachic traditions.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

The greatest Sephardic posek, Yalkut Yosef, restoring the crown of Sephardic Jewry and his halachic legacy.

Breslov Chassidism

Rebbe Nachman's teachings, hitbodedut, simcha, Likutey Moharan, Uman pilgrimage and Breslov philosophy.

Rabbi Schach Trivia

The Ponevezh Rosh Yeshiva, Avi Ezri, Lithuanian Torah leadership and his influence on the Torah world.

Prophecies in the Torah

Fulfilled and future prophecies, Messianic predictions, blessings and curses, and the prophetic tradition.

Bikkurim (First Fruits)

The mitzvah of first fruits, the seven species, the Temple ceremony, the declaration and agricultural laws.

Challah Laws

Separating challah from dough, the mitzvah of hafrashah, shiurim, baking laws and Shabbat challah customs.

Tractate Sukkah

Building the sukkah, the four species, dimensions, s'chach, dwelling in the sukkah and Simchat Beit HaShoeva.

Tractate Makkot

Lashes, false witnesses, cities of refuge, the 613 commandments and the foundational principles of Torah.

Tractate Horayot

Erroneous halachic rulings, communal sin offerings, the Sanhedrin's authority and precedence in Jewish law.

Tractate Chulin

Shechitah, treifot, milk and meat, the sciatic nerve, covering the blood and kashrut of animals.

Tractate Tamid

The daily burnt offerings, priestly duties, Temple routine, incense, menorah and psalms of the day.

Tractate Midot

Temple dimensions, gates, chambers, the Altar, the Sanctuary, the Holy of Holies and courtyards.

Tractate Keritot

The 36 transgressions punishable by karet, sin offerings, guilt offerings and doubt about transgression.

Tractate Meila

Misuse of Temple property, when meila applies, agents' errors and sacred vs. non-sacred items.

Tractate Temura

Substituting sacred animals, both original and substitute becoming holy and its consequences.

Tractate Kelim

The longest tractate in the Mishnah — levels of impurity, vessel types (clay, metal, wood, glass).

Tractate Negaim

The four shades of tzara'at, examination by a kohen, afflictions on houses and garments.

Tractate Para

Requirements for the red heifer, purification water, sprinkling on 3rd and 7th day, historical red heifers.

Tractate Oktzin

Stems and handles for impurity, the last tractate of the Mishnah, and the famous closing about peace.

Tractate Yadayim

Ritual hand washing, second-degree impurity of hands, which books defile the hands (canonicity).

Tractate Orlah

The three-year prohibition on fruit, neta revai (fourth year), what counts as a tree, and forbidden mixtures.

Tractate Demai

Doubtfully tithed produce, am ha'aretz, chaver obligations, terumah and maaser laws.

Talmudic Aggadot

Legendary stories of the Sages, parables, ethical teachings, miraculous tales and the narrative sections of the Talmud.

Gematria & Numerology

The numerical values of Hebrew letters, famous gematria calculations, hidden meanings and Torah codes.

Mikvah & Ritual Purity

The laws of mikvah immersion, ritual purity and impurity, the dimensions and requirements of a kosher mikvah.

Musar Movement

Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, the great Musar teachers, middot refinement, ethical literature and the Musar yeshivot.

Sephardic Judaism

Sephardic customs, the Golden Age of Spain, great Sephardic rabbis, unique traditions and halachic rulings.

Mashiach & Geulah

The Messianic era, the ingathering of exiles, the Third Temple, the resurrection and the World to Come.

Jewish Education (Chinuch)

The mitzvah of teaching Torah, the cheder, yeshiva system, the role of parents and great Jewish educators.

Pidyon HaBen

Redemption of the firstborn son, the five silver coins, the ceremony, halachic requirements and its biblical source.

Jewish Holidays