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This comedian and actor is famous for his "Hanukkah Song" and movies like Grown Ups and Uncut Gems.
Adam Sandler
This two-word Hebrew phrase is the standard way to say "Congratulations" or "Good luck."
This is the Jewish New Year, where it's traditional to eat apples dipped in honey.
What is Rosh Hashana?
This ceremony is held on Saturday night to mark the end of Shabbat.
What is Havdalah?
The Hebrew word for "Life," this symbol is also the numerical equivalent of the number 18.
What is Chai?
Canadian rapper.
Who is Drake?
This Yiddish expression is used to signal "Exasperation" or "Dismay"
What is: Oy Vey?
During this holiday, it is a "mitzvah" to hear the reading of the Megillah and act out the Story of ______.
What is Purim/Esther?
At a Jewish wedding, the groom does this to a glass at the end of the ceremony to remember the destruction of the Temple.
What is break/shatter it?
This "salty" body of water is the lowest point on Earth, and it’s famous because the high salt concentration makes it impossible for people to sink.
What is The Dead Sea?
This Israeli actress became a global superstar after being cast as Wonder Woman.
Who is Gal Gadot?
This Yiddish term describes a person of high integrity—a truly "stand-up guy" or good person.
What is A Mensch?
During the high holidays, this musical instrument made from a ram's horn is blown to wake up the soul.
What is A Shofar?
This is the name of the case on a Jewish doorpost that contains a scroll with the Shema.
What is a Mezuzah?
World-famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity
Who is Albert Einstein?
This actress is famous for her role in the movie Swan Lake
Who is Natalie Portman
This Yiddish verb means "to complain" or "gripe," usually about something minor.
What is To Kvetch?
This minor holiday, known as the "New Year for Trees," is often celebrated by planting trees or eating fruit.
What is Tu BiShvat?
This is the Hebrew name for the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the holiest site where Jews can currently pray.
What is The Kotel
This hit Amazon series follows a 1950s Jewish housewife in NYC who discovers she has a knack for stand-up comedy.
What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?
This Yiddish word refers to a "scandal" or a "disgrace," often used when someone’s behavior embarrasses the community.
What is: a Shanda (or Shonda?)
During Hanukkah, children often play with this four-sided spinning top marked with Hebrew letters.
What is a Dreidel?
This is the week-long mourning period in Judaism where family members stay home and receive visitors.
What is Sitting Shiva?
She was the first (and so far, only) woman to serve as the Prime Minister of Israel.
Who was Golda Meir?