Ritual & Meaning
This blessing marks the beginning of Shabbat and is said over wine.
Kiddush
This object is attached to the doorframe of Jewish homes as a reminder of faith and identity.
Mezuzah
This empire destroyed the Second Temple in 70 CE.
Romans
This actress starred in Black Widow and is known for many major Hollywood films.
Scarlett Johansson
This Hebrew word refers to a commandment or good deed.
Mitzvah
After the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, this sacred object was taken to Rome as a symbol of conquest.
Menorah
This group led a revolt that inspired Hanukkah.
Maccabees
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Jesse Eisenberg
The Jewish day of rest is based on this idea from Genesis.
God resting on the seventh day / creation
This curved instrument is traditionally sounded during the High Holidays as a call to reflection.
Shofar
This ancient city was the center of Jewish religious life.
Jerusalem
This comedian is known for Freaks and Geeks, Neighbors, and The Fablemans.
Seth Rogen
This book is used for daily and Shabbat prayer.
Siddur
This food is braided before Shabbat and is often associated with celebration and rest.
Challah
This fast day remembers destruction and exile.
Tisha B’Av
500 – This singer is one of the most successful modern artists, known for songs like Hello.
Adele
This system of Jewish law is based on Torah and rabbinic teaching.
Halacha
This widely recognized symbol of Judaism became strongly associated with Jewish identity in the Middle Ages, though it is not described as a commandment or ritual object in the Torah.
Star of David
This forced scattering of Jewish communities from their homeland is called this.
The Diaspora
This actress starred in Black Swan and plays Jane Foster in Marvel’s Thor films.
Natalie Portman