Evil Tongue

Liam, Aiden, and Luna are discussing about a concept called 'Koach Hadiburr'. According to them, what does 'Koach Hadiburr' represent?

• Power of thought

• Positive action

• Power of speech

• Positive thoughts

Benjamin told Emma that the words we use to speak to someone have tremendous power. Is Benjamin's statement true?

• True

• False

• -

• -

During a discussion in the school cafeteria, Benjamin mentioned the term 'Lashon Hara'. Oliver, being new to the school, asked him what it meant. How should Benjamin explain it to Oliver?

• It's a spread to put on challah

• It means 'Bad Talk'

• It refers to a 'Twisted tongue'

• It's another term for 'Bad news'

Answer explanation

Lashon hara literally means “bad talk.” This means that it is forbidden to speak negatively about someone else, even if it is true.

In a classroom discussion, Liam is explaining a concept to Nora and Daniel. According to you, what is the most important aspect of Liam's explanation?

• How Liam says something

• The words Liam uses

• Liam's facial expressions

• All of the above

Answer explanation

(772) The Power of Words - YouTube

During a school project discussion, Samuel shared a rumor about Lily. Who does this act of lashon hara הָרַע! ָןוֹש hurt?

• Samuel, who spoke the rumor

• Abigail, who heard the rumor

• Lily, who the rumor was about

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Speech and Lashon HaRah (jewishvirtuallibrary.org)

Samuel, Avery, and Anika are studying for their religious studies exam. They come across a term 'Oral Law'. What does it refer to?

• The verbal instructions Moses received at Mt. Sinai

• Rules for dental hygiene

• Five Books of the Torah

• Method for teaching Hebrew school

Answer explanation

The Oral Law includes all that Moses learned from G‑d by heart which he did not write down, but transmitted orally to his successors. This tradition passed on from generation to generation.

The Oral Law - Chabad.org

During the Passover seder at Aiden's house, Arjun mentions that the Passover story must be told verbally. Is this statement correct?

• False

• Only if there are children present

• Only if there are guests present

• True

During a school assembly, William was asked about the meaning of 'Seder'. He replied:

• Order

• Jewish holiday

• Festival of Lights

• Passover meal

Priya wrote a letter to Anika explaining the concept of Koach Hadibbur. In the letter, she mentioned that Koach Hadibbur includes the written word. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

• -

• -

During a family gathering, Michael, Avery, and Arjun were listening to their grandfather's stories. What can they learn from these stories?

• Life lessons

• Jewish values

• How to connect to their past

• All of the above