Parsha Beshalach

Where do the Jews get trapped after leaving Egypt?

• The Nile River

• The Red Sea

• The Dead Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

Answer explanation

People usually call it "the Red Sea" but it's really "the Sea of Reeds"

What did the Jews do after crossing the sea?

• Run fast to make sure the Egyptians didn't catch up

• Offer sacrifices to Hashem

• Sing a song of thanks to Hashem

• Laugh at the drowning Egyptians

Answer explanation

The song is called Az Yashir. Miriam was the person who inspired everyone to sing.

Why could the Jews not drink the water at Marah?

• It was too bitter

• They hadn't learned the bracha for water yet

• The Amalekites owned it and wouldn't let them drink

• It wasn't kosher

Answer explanation

Hashem told Moshe to throw a stick into the water and the water turned sweet enough to drink.

What was the name of the miraculous food Hashem gave the Jews in the dessert?

• malawach

• manzanita

• manoah

• manna

On what day did the Jews collect double portions of manna?

Answer explanation

They collected a double portion on Friday so they wouldn't have to collect on Shabbos.

Draw the Shabbos food that we eat to remind us of the manna.

What bird did Hashem provide the Jews to eat?

• Quail

• Sparrow

• Duck

• Turkey

What happened if people tried to keep manna overnight?

• It disappeared

• It became moldy

• They weren't allowed to eat the next day

• Hashem made it rain so they could not travel the next day

Which nation attacked the Jews as they traveled in the desert?

• Ammon

• Perrizites

• Hittites

• Amalek

How did Moshe help the Jews fight the Amalekites?

• He prayed to Hashem

• He led the army

• He raised his arms over them

• He set a trap

Answer explanation

When Moshe' arms were up, the Jews would win. When they fell, they would start to lose. Aharon and Hur put a rock under Moshe's arms to help them stay up throughout the fight.