Question

Parts of one form of this action are supposed to join together the 248 limbs of the divine body. People engaging in this action must not rely too much on keva and instead enter a heightened state of intention called kavanah. A passage about a “sign upon your hand and a symbol upon your forehead” inspired placing one object on the upper arm and forehead with a (*) leather strap during this action, (-5[1])which is often done with closed eyes. The principal role of a hazzan (“HAH-zahn”) is to lead this (-5[1])action, which is described in the siddur. The Shema Yisrael (“shuh-MAH yeess-rah-ELL”) and Amidah are said in the morning, afternoon, and evening as part of this activity, during which tefillin (“tuh-FILL-in”) are usually (-5[1])worn. For 10 points, name this activity that requires a minyan for some types, such as the Kaddish. ■END■ (10[1]0[2])

ANSWER: Jewish prayer [accept davening; accept descriptions of prayer done by Jews; accept Shema Yisrael before read; accept tefillah or tefillot or tfile or tfilles; prompt on prayer with “In what religion?”; prompt on reciting the Torah or reciting scripture or descriptions thereof; do not accept or prompt on “tefillin”]
<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, Religion>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jacob EgolDuke ARIT A71-5
Rasheeq AzadUNC CUNC A88-5
Orion KellerVirginia Tech AUNC B118-5
Cade ReinbergerRIT ADuke A13710
Vincent DuUNC AUNC C1370
Jim FanUNC BVirginia Tech A1370

Summary

2024 Penn Bowl Florida10/26/2024Y2100%0%50%108.50
2024 Penn Bowl UK10/26/2024Y580%0%40%104.75
2024 Penn Bowl UNC10/26/2024Y333%0%100%137.00
2024 Penn Bowl Berkeley11/02/2024Y2100%0%0%88.00
2024 Penn Bowl Texas11/02/2024Y250%0%100%136.00
2024 Penn Bowl Mainsite11/02/2024Y3100%0%0%71.00
2024 Penn Bowl CWRU11/02/2024Y475%0%25%88.67
2024 Penn Bowl Chicago11/02/2024Y863%0%50%113.20