What is an Oberkapo?
Prisoner assigned as chief foreman
What is Palestine?
Territory assigned to the British in 1920 by the terms of the post-World War I treaty with Turkey, the former ruler of the area. British control ended in 1948 when the territory was divided into the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan. Palestine is the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.
What does Passover commemorate?
Jewish holiday celebrated for 8 days each spring to recall the Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt where they were held in slavery
What is the significance of Pentecost in Judaism?
Jewish holiday that commemorates the revelation of the Law on Mount Sinai, celebrated about seven weeks after Passover
What are phylacteries (tefilin)?
Two small leather boxes containing four excerpts from the Bible, one box is strapped to an arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers.
What is a pipel?
An attractive male child prisoner who receives special favor or privileges by maintaining a relationship with another prisoner who has been granted some authority over other prisoners
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish New Year
