Geography
Bordering Israel to the east, this hypersaline lake is the lowest land-based elevation on Earth and is famous for allowing swimmers to float effortlessly.
Fire!
אש!
Traditionally served in a cast-iron skillet, this popular breakfast dish consists of poached eggs in a savory, spicy sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions.
Shakshuka
This record-breaking singer, famous for hits like "Shnei Meshuga'im," famously turned down an invitation to perform at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest because it would require him to rehearse on Shabbat.
Omer Adam
Following the end of the British Mandate, David Ben-Gurion stood in the Tel Aviv Museum and officially declared the independence of the State of Israel in this year.
1948
This city, known as the "White City" for its Bauhaus architecture, was the site where David Ben-Gurion declared Israel's independence in 1948.
Tel Aviv
Cool, great
סבבה
This iconic, puffed-corn snack is coated in peanut butter and is so popular in Israel that it is often credited with helping Israeli children avoid peanut allergies.
Bamba
Before becoming a global superstar and portraying Wonder Woman, this Israeli actress served as a combat fitness instructor in the IDF and won the title of Miss Israel in 2004.
Gal Gadot
Launched on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, this 1973 conflict began with a surprise joint attack by Egypt and Syria against Israel.
The Yom Kippur War
Standing at 3,963 feet, this mountain in the Upper Galilee is the highest peak within Israel’s internationally recognized borders, though Mount Hermon is higher.
Mount Meron
What's up?
מה נשמע?
Often called the national dish of Israel, these deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas and herbs are typically served tucked into a pita with tahini and salad.
Falafel
This record-breaking pop duo, consisting of Liraz Russo and the son of singer Shimi Tavori, is famous for the Brazilian-themed hit Tudo Bom and for collaborating with international stars like Pitbull and Snoop Dogg.
Static & Ben El
Often called the Iron Lady of Israeli politics long before Margaret Thatcher used the title, she served as Israel's fourth Prime Minister and remains the only woman to have held the office.
Golda Meir
Often mistaken for a meteor crater, this massive erosion cirque in the Negev is the largest of its kind in the world and is unique to Israel and the Sinai Peninsula.
Makhtesh Ramon
You're full of it
חרטא/חרטטן
Traditionally eaten by Iraqi Jews on Shabbat morning, this popular pita sandwich is stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, and a tangy mango sauce called amba.
Sabich
Known to millions of subscribers as The Most Popular Israeli on YouTube, this content creator and gamer became a global sensation for his high-energy videos and Minecraft playthroughs, rarely showing his face in his early career.
Nas Daily
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and IAI to counter short-range rocket threats, this world-renowned mobile all-weather air defense system became fully operational in this year.
2011
This narrow strip of land in the far north, nestled between Lebanon and the Golan Heights, contains the Hula Valley and is a primary stopover for over 500 million migrating birds.
Galilee Panhandle
Hot mess
בלאגן
Although small wild versions existed before, this ubiquitous salad ingredient was genetically improved for sweetness and shelf-life in the 1970s by professors at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
In 2005, this game theorist and professor became the first Israeli to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, honored for his work on conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis.
Robert Aumann
How long ago did Moses step foot in Israel
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