Israel
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What holiday is considered the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah.
Who is the antagonist in the Passover story?
Pharaoh.
True or False: Mount Zion is the highest point in Jerusalem.
True!
Why can you float in the Dead Sea?
Because of the high salt content.
True or False: Passover is the holiday we are celebrating next at Emmanuel.
False! We are first celebrating Purim.
Why did Moses's mom send him down the river?
There was an order to get rid of all the Jewish baby boys, and Moses's mom wanted to save him.
Where do all of Israel's leaders meet?
The Knesset.
Name the two other names for the Western Wall (an extra 100 points if you get both of them).
The Wailing Wall/The Kotel
What is the name of the helper candle for a Hanukkah menorah?
The shamash.
Name 5 of the 10 Commandments (an extra 50 points for every other commandment you can name).
1. There is only one God.
2. You shall worship no other Gods.
3. You shall not say God's name in vain.
4. Remember Shabbat.
5. Honor your parents.
6. Do not kill.
7. Be loyal to your spouse.
8. Do not steal.
9. Do not lie.
10. Do not be jealous of what others have.
What are the three main languages spoken in Israel (100 points for each language mentioned).
Hebrew, Arabic, English.
What is Israel's form of currency?
The Shekl.
What is the holiday where we apologize/atone for our sins?
Yom Kippur.
How did God tell Moses to go back to Egypt to save the Israelites?
Through the burning bush.
Name the four quarters of Jerusalem (100 points for each one you get).
The Muslim Quarter.
The Jewish Quarter.
The Armenian Quarter.
Name the four countries (and sea) that border Israel (100 points for each one you get).
Lebanon.
Egypt.
Jordan.
Syria.
Egypt.
The Mediterranean Sea.
Who was the Greek king the Maccabees fought against?
Antiochus.
Why were Moses and Aaron not allowed into the Promised Land?
Because Moses lost his temper and hit a rock for water instead of asking nicely for it.
Who was the founding Prime Minister of Israel?