Super Bowl LIX & Judaism

1. - A Hebrew word meaning "peace," and also often used as a greeting.
4. Elohim - A phrase meaning "in the image of G-d," reflecting the inherent dignity of all human beings.
7. - Since 2000, this is the only player in the NFL to accumulate five tackles, two interceptions and three pass defenses twice in the same season.
9. - Led the Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles in quarterback sacks with 9.5 during the 2017 NFL season.
11. - In Week 17, he ran for 167 yards and crossed the 2,000 yard mark, becoming only the ninth running back in NFL history to do so.
12. - Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
13. - Was a unanimous All-American in 2023 while playing college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
15. - Current Head coach of the Eagles.
16. - Responsibility, particularly in relation to one’s actions and their impact on others.
17. - A seven- or nine-branched candelabrum; used during Hanukkah.
18. - The Hebrew word for repentance or returning to a righteous path, especially during the High Holidays.

2. - The Eagles' quarterback known for his dual-threat ability, leading them to the Super Bowl.
3. - A Hebrew term for strength or severity, one of the attributes of God in Jewish mysticism.
5. - He was named the MVP of the Outback Bowl. During his sophomore season, he started in all 11 games.
6. - A Jewish religious leader or teacher, often a guide for Jewish law and tradition.
7. - Won the Heisman Trophy in 2020, becoming the fourth wide receiver to win the award.
8. - He holds the record for longest field goal by a rookie in NFL history.
10. - In Super Bowl LVII, he had 96 yards and a touchdown on six catches. His 45-yard touchdown was the longest touchdown reception in Eagles Super Bowl history.
14. - A good deed or commandment in Jewish tradition.
15. - The day of rest observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening in Jewish tradition.