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Which book from the Torah is known as Devarim?
Which book from the Torah is known as Devarim?
Which book is associated with the holiday of Purim?
Which book is associated with the holiday of Purim?
What are the Five Megillot known for in Judaism?
What are the Five Megillot known for in Judaism?
In which section of the Hebrew Bible would you find the book of Isaiah?
In which section of the Hebrew Bible would you find the book of Isaiah?
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How many books are included in the Torah?
How many books are included in the Torah?
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Study Notes
Torah (Five Books of Moses)
- Genesis (Bereshit)
- Exodus (Shemot)
- Leviticus (Vayikra)
- Numbers (Bemidbar)
- Deuteronomy (Devarim)
Nevi'im (Prophets)
- Joshua
- Judges
- Samuel
- Kings
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Ezekiel
- Twelve Minor Prophets
Ketuvim (Writings)
- Book of Psalms
- Book of Proverbs
- Book of Job
- Song of Songs
- Book of Ruth
- Book of Lamentations
- Ecclesiastes
- Book of Esther
- Book of Daniel
- Ezra–Nehemiah
- Books of Chronicles
Five Megillot
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Song of Songs
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Ruth
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Lamentations
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Ecclesiastes
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Esther
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These five books are collectively known as the Five Megillot.
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Each Megillah is associated with a Jewish holiday.
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Example: The Book of Esther is used for Purim, a holiday celebrating Esther's heroic actions that saved the Jewish people.
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Explore the significance of the Five Megillot, which include the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther. Each Megillah is uniquely tied to a Jewish holiday, offering insight into traditions and celebrations. Test your knowledge of these texts and their meanings within Jewish culture.
