Founders & Kings
God told him to leave his home for a new land. He's the first “father” of the Jewish people
Who is Abraham?
A small box at home or in synagogue where you drop coins to help people in need
What is a tzedakah box (charity box)?
This brave Jewish queen of Persia saved her people from the evil Haman
Who is Queen Esther?
In 1492, the same year Columbus sailed, Jews were forced to leave this country
What is Spain?
This country, the Jewish homeland, became a modern state in 1948
What is Israel?
As a young shepherd, he beat the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone. Later he became king
Who is King David?
On this costume holiday, Jews give money to the poor and send baskets of treats to friends
What is Purim?
Judah and his brothers beat the Greek army and took back the Temple. Their story is the Hanukkah story
Who are the Maccabees?
More than 100 years ago, millions of Jews from Eastern Europe sailed to America. Many landed at this island near the Statue of Liberty
What is Ellis Island?
In the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered about this many Jews. Is it 1 million, 6 million or 20 million?
What is 6 million?
The Jewish people got the Ten Commandments at this mountain. Hint: Mount S…
What is Mount Sinai?
Many Jews give 1 out of every 10 dollars they earn to charity. What percent is that?
What is 10%?
In the Hanukkah story, a tiny jar of oil lit the Temple's menorah for this many days. Hint: same as the nights of Hanukkah
What is 8?
Jews in Eastern Europe spoke this language, mostly based on German with Hebrew words mixed in. Hint: Y…
What is Yiddish?
This Jewish girl hid from the Nazis in a secret annex in Amsterdam and wrote a famous diary
Who is Anne Frank?
King David's son, famous for being very wise, built the First Temple in Jerusalem. Is it Solomon, Saul or Moses?
Who is King Solomon?
“Tzedakah” comes from the Hebrew word “tzedek.” It means this. Hint: it starts with J, and judges should give it
What is justice?
Rome made him king of Judea. He made the Second Temple much bigger, and today's Western Wall is part of his work. Is it Herod, Haman or Pharaoh?
Who is King Herod?
This huge set of books holds the rabbis' discussions of Jewish law. Hint: it starts with T, but it's not the Torah
What is the Talmud?
In the Six-Day War of this year, Israel reunited Jerusalem, and Jews could pray at the Western Wall again. Is it 1948, 1967 or 2001?
What is 1967?
The army of this empire destroyed the First Temple. Is it Babylon, Egypt or Greece?
What is Babylon?
Maimonides said the BEST way to give is: A) a big gift so everyone sees, B) giving only after being asked, or C) helping a person get a job or a loan so they can support themselves
What is C (helping them support themselves)?
In the year 70 CE, the army of this empire destroyed the Second Temple. Is it Rome, Persia or Babylon?
What is Rome (the Romans)?
This famous rabbi was born in Spain and became a doctor to the sultan of Egypt. Is it Maimonides, Rashi or Rabbi Akiva?
Who is Maimonides (the Rambam)?
He started the Zionist movement to build a Jewish homeland and is called the father of Zionism. Hint: his first name is Theodor
Who is Theodor Herzl?