Israel Geography
Passover
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God
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100
What is the main language spoken in Israel?
Hebrew
100
What are you supposed to eat on Passover?
Matzah
100
In what year was the State of Israel established?
1948
100
How many gods does Judaism believe in?
One
100
Describe how the flag of Israel looks. What does the flag resemble?
Resembles a prayer shawl or talit
200
What region of the world is Israel located in?
Middle East
200
What is the Hebrew name for Passover
Pesach
200
What was the name for modern day Israel before it became Israel?
Palestine
200
What is the meaning of mitzvah?
Commandment
200
Which state in America is about the same size as Israel?
New Jersey
300
What is the name of the desert region of Israel?
Negev/Southern Israel
300
Name 2 things on the seder plate.
Karpas (celery/parsley), maror (bitter herb), beitzah (egg), charoset (sweet paste), z’roa (shank bone), matzah
300
Which city in Israel is home to the Western Wall or Kotel, the most religious site for Judaism?
Jerusalem
300
What did God create on the first day of Creation?
Light
300
What is Haifa known for?
Being a port city
400
What are the countries surrounding Israel? Name 2.
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt
400
Who led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt to the Holy Land?
Moses
400
How old is Israel turning on Yom Haatzmaut this year?
73
400
What does Emunah mean? Hint: Amen
Faith or belief in God
400
What is the name of the app that was invented in Israel and uses GPS to provide directions and alert users of traffic accidents, police cars, and inaccurate landmarks
Waze
500
What are the main bodies of water in Israel?
Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee
500
What is the book used to tell the story of Passover called?
Hagaddah
500
In what city was Israel’s Declaration of Independence signed?
Tel Aviv
500
What is teshuvah?
Four-step process to get back on track after you hurt someone (apologizing)
500
What is the name of the army that protects Israel?
Israeli Defense Force