Orange County Facts
This world-famous theme park opened its doors in Anaheim in 1955.
What is Disneyland?
This Hebrew phrase meaning "repair the world" is a central guiding principle for the Reform movement's dedication to social justice.
What is tikkun olam?
First performed on Saturday Night Live in 1994, this comedic song reminds us that David Lee Roth and Paul Newman celebrate the Festival of Lights.
What is "The Chanukah Song"?
This legendary physicist and creator of the theory of relativity was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he politely declined.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This is what the letters SHM stand for
What is Shir Ha-Ma'alot?
Thanks to its iconic waves and surf culture, this Orange County coastal city officially trademarked the nickname "Surf City, USA."
What is Huntington Beach?
The Reform Jewish movement first emerged during the early 19th century in this European country before making its way to the United States.
What is Germany?
Often danced to in a circle called the hora, the title of this joyful, upbeat Jewish folk song translates to "Let us rejoice."
What is "Hava Nagila"?
This iconic Hollywood filmmaker directed massive blockbusters like Jaws and E.T., and won Best Director for his Holocaust drama Schindler's List.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
The name of the Education building at SHM
What is the Kraut Education building?
Despite the county’s fruity name, Orange County originally gained agricultural fame for its flourishing groves of this other sour citrus fruit.
What are lemons?
Early Reform Jews often omitted wearing this traditional head covering to assimilate into modern society, though it has widely returned to Reform congregations today.
What is a kippah (yarmulke)?
This iconic Broadway musical about a milkman in Anatevka gave us classic theater standards like "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker."
What is Fiddler on the Roof?
Born Neta-Lee Hershlag in Jerusalem, this actress won an Academy Award for Black Swan and starred as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequels.
Who is Natalie Portman?
The Mormon Church of Woodbridge
What was our location during construction?
Founded on November 1, 1776, this historic Spanish mission in South County is famous worldwide for the annual return of the cliff swallows.
What is Mission San Juan Capistrano?
This influential American rabbi established the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and founded the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1875.
Who is Isaac Mayer Wise?
This legendary Jewish immigrant composer wrote the ultimate American patriotic anthem "God Bless America," as well as the holiday classic "White Christmas."
This Brooklyn-born, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers famously refused to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur.
Who is Sandy Koufax?
1968; Harbor Reform Temple
What is the year SHM was founded; original name of SHM?
Standing at 5,689 feet, Santiago Peak is the highest point in Orange County, but it is better known by this equestrian nickname alongside Modjeska Peak.
What is Saddleback Mountain?
In 1972, Hebrew Union College ordained this trailblazer, making her the first female rabbi in the United States.
Who is Sally Preisand?
Sung at the very end of the Passover Seder, this playful, cumulative song tells the story of a little goat bought by a father for two zuzim.
What is "Chad Gadya"?
This neuroscientist, star of The Big Bang Theory, and current host of Jeopardy! is very vocal about her Jewish faith and observance.
Who is Mayim Bialik?
_________ is Rabbi Steinberg's middle name.
What is Michael?