Jewish History
In what land were we once slaves? Bonus points if you can say the name in Hebrew
Egypt (Mitzraim)
Give an example of Tikkun Olam.
There are so many options!
What is Hello in Hebrew?
Shalom
Name a country to which Jews went after the Roman destruction of Judea.
So many options!
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Who destroyed the 1st Temple?
The Babylonians
What does Tikkun Olam mean?
Repairing the world
What does "Yad" mean?
Hand
How many Jewish Revolts were there against the Romans? Bonus points if you can name the last one
3 (Bar Kokhba Revolt)
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed? Bonus points if you know the day
1776 (August 2nd)
What famous Jewish person created the Theory of Relativity?
Albert Einstein
Does Tikkun Olam mean you have to fix the world?
No! It is not our job to complete the work, but we are not exempt from doing it!
All Hebrew words are built around this.
A three letter root
What does Diaspora mean?
When an ethnic group with a homeland is living somewhere else in the world
What years was the American Civil War?
1861-1865
In what year was Temple Israel founded? Bonus points if you know the original name
1854 (Adath Israel)
Have you started your year-long Justice League project?
Yes
What phrase do we say to congratulate someone?
Mazal Tov!
What language does the word Diaspora come from? Bonus points if you know what the original word means
Greek (Scatter)
Who was the longest serving President in American history? Bonus points if you know how many years he served
FDR (12 years)
What was the name of the kingdom founded by the Maccabees?
Hasmonean Kingdom
According to Maimonides, what is the best way to give Tzedakah?
What are the three times of Jewish daily prayer called?
Shacharit, Minchah, Maariv
Name another diaspora other than The Diaspora.
So many options, good ones include Irish in America, Latin Americans in the United States, Armenians, Syrian and Ukranian refugees, etc
What was the last state added to the United States? Bonus points if you know what year it happened
Hawaii (1959)