Pop Culture
In 2018, Israel won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Toy." Who was the singer that represented Israel that year?
Netta Barzilai
What year did the Israeli War of Independence begin?
1947
What flat, unleavened bread is traditionally eaten during Passover to commemorate the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt?
Matzah
This comedian and actor is known for his role in Happy Gilmore, and is often associated with his comedic songs like The Chanukah Song. Who is he?"
Adam Sandler
This sweet, delicious, and flavorful small tomato variety, ideal for sun-drying, was developed by two Israeli professors from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the late 20th century. What is it?"
The Cherry Tomato
This actress grew up in Israel surrounded by a very Jewish, Israeli family environment and gained worldwide fame for her portrayal of a powerful woman the DC Extended Universe films. Who is she?
Gal Gadot
Who was the first female prime minister of Israel?
Golda Meir
During Sukkot, Jewish families build temporary outdoor structures, often decorated with fruits and branches, known as what?
Sukkah
She's the cheerful and inquisitive neighbor of Phineas and Ferb, known for her role on The Fireside Girls. Who is she?
Isabella Garcia-Shapiro
What is the name of the popular GPS navigation app known for its real-time traffic updates, community-based reporting, and is owned by Google?
Waze
Originally a Broadway production opening in 1964, this show had the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. It held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years until Grease surpassed its run. What show is this?
Fiddler on the Roof
During which holiday was the war in 1973?
Yom Kippur
On Rosh Hashanah, we eat challah in what geometric shape?
Circle
This Canadian rapper and musician is among the most streamed artist over various years, went to a predominantly Jewish school growing up, and whose first name is Aubrey. Who is this?
Drake
This portable data storage device, known for its compact size and versatility, became widely popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. What is it?"
USB Flash Drive
How many pounds of hummus are eaten every year in Israel? (roughly)
Over one million pounds (equivalent of one hundred adult elephants worth of hummus)
What year was the normalization agreement signed between Israel, UAE, and Bahrain?
2020
The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. One of the traditions is the blowing of the shofar. The shofar is traditionally made out of the horn of what animal?
Ram
This fictional character, a high school student, leads a double life as a superhero known for fighting crime. Who is he?
Peter Parker
This security system infiltrates incoming rocket fire. What is it?
The Iron Dome
Elliot and Ruth Handler founded this company whose current CEO is Ynon Kreiz who is an American-Israeli. What company is this?
Mattel
These three leaders worked together during the Oslo peace process?
Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat, and Yitzhak Rabin
Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot to destroy, kill and annihilate all Jews in a single day. This event was recounted in which book of the Bible?
The Book of Esther
This Hawaiian-born singer, songwriter, and performer is famous for his versatile singing and dancing skills and has won multiple Grammy Awards. Who is he?
Bruno Mars
This efficient method of watering crops involves delivering water directly to the plant's roots through a network of tubes and hoses, conserving water. What is it?
Drip Irrigation