Jewish Holidays
How many days are in Hanukkah?
8
What is the name for the head covering traditionally worn by men (and sometimes women)?
Kippah
What are apples eaten with during Rosh Hashanah?
Honey
What continent is Israel located in?
Asia
What is the name of our club advisor?
Mr. Migdail
What is the name of the Jewish holiday for trees?
Tu BiShvat
What is the Jewish object called that is placed on doorposts?
A mezuzah
Name 2 common foods eaten on Hanukkah.
Sufganiyot, Latkes, Kugel, Gelt, etc.
What state is roughly the same size as Israel?
New Jersey
What room number does our club meet in?
Room A-1
Name the 3 Jewish Holidays that last for 8 days (outside of Israel)
Pesach(Passover), Hanukkah, Sukkot
What is the ending of Shabbat called?
Havdalah
Can french fries be eaten during passover(pesach)?
Yes
What are the three most commonly spoken languages in Israel?
Hebrew, Arabic, and English
What does JSU stand for?
Jewish Student Union
DOUBLE POINTS: Sing a song or prayer that has to do with or is for a Jewish holiday
DOUBLE POINTS
What ritual item do boys and girls receive at the age of 12-13?
Talit
What type of food is commonly eaten on Shavuot?
Dairy foods or honey (blintzes, cheesecake, etc)
In what year did Israel become a nation?
1948
Name any past club officer that is not currently an officer
Max, Marcus, Jacob, etc
Name any month in the Jewish calendar
Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Av, Elul, Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet, Shevat, Adar
What is the literal English translation of the terms "bar/bat mitzvah"?
Son/daughter of the commandment
Correctly spell out the name of the triangular cookie that is eaten during Purim
Hamantash (singular) or Hamantaschen (plural)
Who was the first Israeli Prime Minister?
David Ben-Gurion
What are the full names of both of the speakers that have visited our club this year?
Merav Berger and Charlotte Korchak