What's Your Tie? | Behrman House Publishing

If you had to write a report about a famous Jew, you’d most likely choose to research *

Rashi, who wrote the most famous commentary on Torah.

The stained-glass artist Marc Chagall.

David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of the State of Israel.

You are never too busy to *

Talk to God about what bothers you.

Admire a beautiful flower.

Listen to stories about the olden days.

For a friend’s surprise birthday party, you would most likely volunteer to *

Give the d’var Torah.

Prepare a this-is-your-life presentation for your friend.

Arrange the room and decorate the tables.

Your favorite song on the BABAGANEWZ jPod is *

“Through Heaven’s Eyes” from The Prince of Egypt, because it conveys beautiful images of a tapestry, mountain, and golden desert sand.

“King Without a Crown” by Matisyahu, because it talks about God’s love and mercy.

“We’ve Got a Strong Desire” by Shlock Rock, because it retells the history of the Jewish people.

Your favorite Jewish holiday is *

Hanukkah, because the lights of the menorah are exquisite.

Pesach, because you love hearing the story of the Exodus.

Yom Kippur, because it’s when you feel the closest relationship with God.

When relatives come to visit, the first thing in town you show them is *

An art museum downtown.

A historical monument in the park.

The synagogue to which your family belongs.

You have the most questions about *

The meaning of life and your purpose in the world.

Your family’s history and who your ancestors were.

Things in nature, like how a peacock’s feathers can be so colorful.