Jewish Basics
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat (Sabbath)
Which Jewish holiday involves eating matzah and retelling the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover (Pesach)
What is the name of the scroll containing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?
Torah
Which Jewish comedian created and starred in the sitcom Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld
What is the numerical value of the Hebrew word "chai"?
18
Which Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
How many candles does a Hanukkah menorah hold, including the shamash?
What does the Hebrew word "chai" mean?
Life
Which Jewish actress played Princess Leia in Star Wars?
Carrie Fisher
What is the name of the collection of rabbinic discussions consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara?
Talmud
What is the traditional braided bread eaten on Shabbat called?
Challah
What is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar?
Yom Kippur
What is the name of the seven-branched candelabrum associated with the ancient Temple in Jerusalem?
Menorah
Which Jewish actor played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man films?
Andrew Garfield
What is the name of the spring Jewish holiday traditionally associated with eating dairy foods, including cheesecake?
Shavout
What is the name of the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
Which Jewish holiday involves building and eating meals in temporary outdoor structures?
Which Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot
Which Jewish comedian starred in Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison?
Adam Sandler
What traditional Jewish food consists of dough filled with ingredients such as potato or meat?
Knish
What is the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony called?
Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah
What is the name of the Jewish ceremony marking the end of Shabbat?
Havdalah
Who was the first prime minister of Israel?
David Ben-Gurion
Which Jewish rapper released the hit song "Thrift Shop"?
Macklemore
Which Jewish philosopher wrote The Guide for the Perplexed?
Maimonides (Rambam)