For the Kids

Plagued by Math

It's post-vacation back-to-school time -- again. Here's some math to get you started: The 10 plagues appear in two parshot -- Vaera and Bo.

How many plagues appear in each parsha?

Here are your clues:

The two Hebrew letters that make up the name

of parshat Bo add up to: _____

The first two Hebrew letters of Vaera add up to:_____

Palindrome Play

We are coming to the end of another Hebrew month. Its name is a palindrome in English. Which month is it?

Answer this for extra credit: Are there any Jewish holidays during this month?

E-mail your correct answers abbygilad@yahoo.com for a

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