Hebrew
Name the last letter of the Alef - Bet.
Tav
Name the Jewish holiday that celebrates the harvest.
Sukkot
What is the name of Israel's national anthem?
Hatikva
What is the name of the braided bread we eat on Shabbat and other holidays?
Challah
What is the most important prayer in Judaism?
The Shema
What are the 3 meanings of Shalom?
Hello, Goodbye, and Peace
There are five grains we are not permitted to eat during Passover. Name TWO of the five.
Possible answers:
Wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt
Name TWO bodies of water in Israel.
Possible answers:
Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee.
What is the name of the three cornered cookie we eat on the holiday of Purim?
Hamantaschen
Why do we cover our eyes when we chant the Shema?
To block out distractions and focus on our prayer.
What is the word for “blessing” in Hebrew?
Baracha
What is the name of the book that we read at the Passover Seder?
The Haggadah
What are the 3 main languages of Israel?
Hebrew, Arabic, and English.
To a sweet new year.
What is the name of an object found in the top right corner of a Jewish doorframe?
A Mezuzah
What does the Hebrew word mitzvah mean?
Commandment
On what holiday do we use the lulav?
Sukkot
In what year did Israel become a Jewish state?
1948
Name 3 items on a Seder plate.
Possible answers:
Charoset, Maror, Orange, Egg, Shank bone, Lettuce, Parsley
During The winter months we add 4 extra words to the Amidah prayer. What are we praying for?
Rain