🐝 Parsha Bee: Ki Savo

📜 Mitzvos & Rituals

Q: What ritual is performed when entering the Land of Israel?
A: Bringing the Bikkurim (first fruits) 🍇
Q: Where are the Bikkurim brought?
A: To the Beis HaMikdash 🏛️
Q: What declaration is made when presenting Bikkurim?
A: The Arami Oved Avi passage 📖
Q: What does “Arami Oved Avi” refer to?
A: Lavan’s attempt to destroy Yaakov 🧔‍♂️
Q: What is the purpose of the Bikkurim declaration?
A: To recount Jewish history and thank Hashem 🙏
Q: What is the Viduy Ma’aser?
A: Confession that tithes were properly given ✅
Q: When is Viduy Ma’aser recited?
A: In the third and sixth years of the Shemitah cycle 📆
Q: What are the three types of Ma’aser?
A: Ma’aser Rishon, Ma’aser Sheini, Ma’aser Ani 🧺
Q: Who receives Ma’aser Rishon?
A: The Levi’im 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Q: Who receives Ma’aser Ani?
A: The poor 🧑‍🦯

🏔️ Har Gerizim & Har Eival

Q: Which mountains are mentioned in Ki Savo?
A: Har Gerizim and Har Eival ⛰️
Q: What happened on Har Gerizim?
A: Blessings were pronounced 🙌
Q: What happened on Har Eival?
A: Curses were pronounced ⚡
Q: How many tribes stood on each mountain?
A: Six tribes on each 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️
Q: Who stood in the valley between the mountains?
A: The Levi’im 📢
Q: What did the Levi’im do?
A: Recited blessings and curses aloud 🎙️
Q: What did the people respond after each statement?
A: “Amen” 🙏
Q: What was built on Har Eival?
A: An altar 🪨
Q: What was written on the stones?
A: The Torah in 70 languages 🌍
Q: Why was the Torah written in many languages?
A: So all nations could understand it 🌐

⚖️ Curses & Consequences

Q: How many curses are listed in Ki Savo?
A: 98 😱
Q: What is the Hebrew term for these curses?
A: Tochacha 📜
Q: What is the purpose of the Tochacha?
A: To warn and encourage obedience ⚠️
Q: What happens if the people don’t follow Hashem’s laws?
A: They’ll suffer exile, famine, and fear 😔
Q: What is one example of a curse?
A: Enemies will chase them and they’ll flee 💨
Q: What will happen to their crops?
A: They’ll be destroyed by locusts 🦗
Q: What will happen to their children?
A: They’ll be taken captive 😢
Q: What will happen to their health?
A: They’ll suffer diseases and afflictions 🤒
Q: What will happen to their joy?
A: It will turn to sorrow 😞
Q: What is the ultimate punishment mentioned?
A: Exile among foreign nations 🌍

🧠 Themes & Lessons

Q: What is a major theme of Ki Savo?
A: Gratitude and accountability 🙏
Q: What does Ki Savo mean?
A: “When you come” 🚶‍♂️
Q: What does the parsha emphasize about mitzvos?
A: They bring blessing and protection 🛡️
Q: What is the reward for keeping mitzvos?
A: Prosperity and peace 🌸
Q: What is the punishment for neglecting mitzvos?
A: Suffering and exile ⚔️
Q: Why is gratitude important in Ki Savo?
A: It connects us to Hashem’s kindness 💖
Q: What does the Torah say about hidden sins?
A: Hashem will punish even those 🌫️
Q: What does the Torah say about public sins?
A: The community must act against them 🧑‍⚖️

🏛️ Historical & Symbolic

Q: What historical event does Ki Savo anticipate?
A: Entering Eretz Yisrael 🗺️
Q: What does the Bikkurim ceremony symbolize?
A: Gratitude for the land and its bounty 🌾
Q: What does the Tochacha foreshadow?
A: Future exiles and suffering 📉
Q: Why are blessings and curses given together?
A: To show the power of choice 🔄
Q: What does “Amen” signify?
A: Acceptance and affirmation ✅
Q: What does the parsha say about joy in mitzvos?
A: Serve Hashem with joy! 😄
Q: What happens if mitzvos are done without joy?
A: It leads to punishment 😢
Q: What does Ki Savo teach about national responsibility?
A: Everyone is accountable 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️

🧩 Miscellaneous

Q: What is the connection between Ki Savo and Rosh Hashanah?
A: It prepares us for judgment 🕊️
Q: What does the parsha say about wealth?
A: It’s a blessing when used properly 💰
Q: What does the parsha say about enemies?
A: Hashem will protect us if we follow Him 🛡️
Q: What does the parsha say about fear?
A: Fear comes from disobedience 😨
Q: What does the parsha say about Hashem’s justice?
A: It’s precise and fair ⚖️
Q: What does the parsha say about Hashem’s mercy?
A: It’s always available to those who return 💞
Q: What does the parsha say about memory?
A: Remember the past to shape the future 🧠
Q: What does the parsha say about unity?
A: The nation must stand together 🤝
Q: What does the parsha say about Torah learning?
A: It’s essential for survival 📘

🎯 Final 10 Challenge Questions

Q: What is the Hebrew word for “confession”?
A: Viduy 🗣️
Q: What does the Torah say about serving Hashem with joy?
A: It’s essential—without joy, punishment may follow 😔
Q: What is the significance of the number 70 in Jewish tradition?
A: It represents the nations of the world 🌍
Q: What is the ultimate message of Ki Savo?
A: Choose blessing by walking in Hashem’s ways 🙌

🐝 Parsha Bee: Parshas Ki Savo Q&A