6 Questions
What is the nickname given to the book of Exodus by חז"ל?
the second book
According to Rashi, why does Hashem count the names of the sons of Israel again after their death?
to let us know how precious they are to Him
According to Ramban, why does the text repeat the phrase 'These are the names' in the book of Exodus?
to trace the subject of the exile from the time of Yaakov and his sons going down to Egypt
What is the reason why the book of Exodus is named 'the second book'?
The book of Exodus is named 'the second book' because it continues the same story from the book of Genesis.
According to the נצי"ב, when does the creation of the universe end?
According to the נצי"ב, the creation of the universe ends in the book of Exodus, when the Jewish people are finally ready to receive the תורה.
What is the purpose of the world according to the נצי"ב?
According to the נצי"ב, the purpose of the world is to give the Torah to the Jewish people.
Discover the deeper meanings behind the nicknames of the books of תורה (Torah) in this enlightening quiz. From ספר בראשית (Genesis) to ספר שמות (Exodus), explore how these names provide insights into the central messages of each book. Test your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of חז"ל (our Sages).
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