Jewish Pop Culture
This Jewish comedian starred in Happy Gilmore
Who is Adam Sandler?
Before WWII, this country had the largest Jewish population in Europe
What is Poland?
This city is Israel’s capital
What is Jerusalem?
This holiday always falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month
What is Passover?
This food is traditionally dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah
What is an apple?
This actress starred in Black Swan and is Israeli
Who is Natalie Portman?
his North African country was home to one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities until the mid-20th century
What is Morocco?
This sea is the lowest point on Earth
What is the Dead Sea?
During this holiday, Hallel is recited every day except the last
What is Sukkot?
Gefilte fish originated in Jewish communities from this region
What is Eastern Europe?
This long-running TV show was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld
What is Seinfeld?
Jews from Spain are known by this name
Who are Sephardim?
This Israeli city is known as the “Startup Nation” hub
What is Tel Aviv?
The shofar is blown every day of Elul except for this day
What is Shabbat?
This food category is avoided on Passover by Ashkenazim but eaten by Sephardim
What is kitniyot?
This Jewish rapper’s real name is Malcolm McCormick
Who is Mac Miller?
This African country is home to the Beta Israel community
What is Ethiopia?
Israel has two official languages; name one besides Hebrew
What is Arabic?
This fast day commemorates the destruction of both Temples
What is Tisha B’Av?
This grain is one of the Five Species used to make bread
What is wheat?
(also acceptable: barley, spelt, oats, rye)
This Marvel actress is Israeli and served in the IDF
Who is Gal Gadot?
This European city was once nicknamed “the Jerusalem of Lithuania”
What is Vilnius?
This plateau lies along Israel’s northern border
What are the Golan Heights?
This holiday is also called Zman Matan Torateinu
What is Shavuot?
This blessing is recited after eating bread
What is Birkat Hamazon?