Israeli Food
These fried chickpea balls are often served in pita.
Falafel
This very salty body of water makes floating easy.
Dead Sea
This Hebrew word means hello, goodbye, and peace.
Shalom
These are the two colors on Israel’s flag.
Blue and white
This Israeli actress played Wonder Woman.
Gal Gadot
This creamy dip is made from chickpeas and tahini.
Hummus
This sea along Israel’s western coast is known for its beaches.
Mediterranean Sea
This is the Hebrew word for “thank you.”
Toda
This six-pointed symbol appears in the center of Israel’s flag.
Star of David
This Israeli singer won Eurovision in 2018 with “Toy.”
Netta Barzilai
This dish features eggs cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.
shakshuka
This large desert covers much of southern Israel.
Negev Desert
Say this Hebrew expression to mean “good morning.”
boker tov
This weekly day of rest begins Friday at sunset.
Shabbat
This woman served as Israel’s first female prime minister.
Golda Meir
This sandwich combines fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, and pita.
Sabich
This freshwater lake is also called Lake Kinneret.
Sea of Galilee
This Hebrew phrase means “all is well” or “everything’s okay.”
Hakol beseder
This seven-branched lamp appears on Israel’s national emblem.
Menorah
This leader became Israel’s first prime minister in 1948.
David Ben-Gurion
This sesame paste is used in dips, sauces, and dressings.
Tahini
This southern resort city sits on the Red Sea.
Eilat
What is the Hebrew word for “school”?
Beit sefer
The name of Israel’s national anthem, “Hatikvah,” means this in English.
The Hope
This Israeli astronaut flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 2003
Ilan Ramon