Hebrew
What does "Shalom" mean?
Hello, goodbye, or peace.
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
On which holiday do we light candles for eight nights?
Hanukkah
Who was the first Jew, known as the father of the Jewish people?
Abraham
What is the special cup of wine called at Shabbat dinner?
Kiddush Cup
How do you say "Mom" in Hebrew?
Ima
What is Israel's national language?
Hebrew
What holiday is called the Jewish New Year?
Rosh HaShanah
What is the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
What is the candleholder used during Hanukkah called?
Menorah
What is the Hebrew word for the Star of David?
Magen David
What colour is Israel's flag?
Blue and white
On what holiday do we eat matzah?
Passover
What country were the Jews freed from in the Exodus story?
Egypt
What is the small box with scrolls that Jews hang on their doorposts called?
Mezuzah
How do you say "Good morning" in Hebrew?
Boker Tov
What is the name of Israel's flag symbol?
The Star of David
What holiday is celebrated by dressing up in costumes?
Purim
Who was the Jewish queen who saved her people in Persia?
Esther
What do Jews eat during Shabbat to remind us of the manna in the desert?
Challah
What is the Hebrew name of the prayer book used in synagogue?
Siddur
When was Israel founded?
May 14, 1948
What holiday is known as the "Day of Atonement"?
Yom Kippur
What is the name of the Jewish Temple Wall that is still standing in Israel?
Western Wall or Kotel
What is the standard beginning of a Jewish Blessing?
Baruch Ata Adonai