Food
Deep fried balls of ground chickpeas or fava beans.
what is falafel
This walk in Jerusalem takes visitors through the 14 stations of the cross.
What is the Via Dolorosa?
This Holiday which is a secular national event marks the establishment of modern Israel.
What is Yom Ha'atzmaut?
This body of water the lowest point on earth borders Israel to the east and is known for it's extreme salinity making it easy to float in
What is the Dead Sea?
This is a collectivist society where the group especially the family is valued more than the individual.
What is Israeli culture?
Due to Jewish dietary laws this type of meat is not commonly sold or consumed
What is pork?
In the 300's AD this religious structure was built in Bethlehem.
What is the church of the Nativity?
This weekly holiday from Friday evening to Saturday evening is one of the Ten Commandments.
What is Shabbat?
This southern desert region is a prominent feature of Israel's diverse topography which ranges from the Negev in the south to the Golan Heights in the North.
What is the Negev?
This ancient festival commemorating the exodus from Egypt includes a large festival meal and re-telling a specific story.
What is Passover?
This is a dip made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple sauce for falafel.
What is tahini?
This is the term for the immigration of Jewish people to Israel.
What is Aliyah?
During this intense 25 hour fast observant Jews engage atonement reflection and prayer
What is Yom Kippur?
This body of water forms Israel's western border and has a shoreline with natural harbors though it is not as salty as the Dead Sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
As the worlds only Jewish state holidays are widely celebrated and recognized with days off from work
What is Israel?
This fish "without fins or scales" is an example of a food prohibited under Jewish dietary laws.
What is Catfish?
This figure believed to be the father of Judaism founded the religion
Who is Abraham?
The "festival of lights" is celebrated with a traditional feast of oily foods like latkes and sufganiyot.
What is Hanukkah?
This major city is the administrative and economic capital of Israel situated on the coastal plain and shares a city hall of Tel Aviv.
What is Tel Aviv?
A key part of Israeli culture is its deep connection to this religious and historical movement which began in the diaspora and grew into the zionist movement
What is Jewish culture?
This is a type of bread often braided is a staple for many Jewish Holidays.
What is Challah?
This was the religious affiliation of the second largest population group in Israel in 2022.
What is 18.1% Muslim?
This holiday commemorates the story of the brave Queen Esther who saved the Jewish people.
What is Purim?
This long narrow valley runs north to south through Israel and includes the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
What is the Jordan Rift Valley?
This is a significant landmark where many people including the Jeopardy crew have visited many times to express their connection to their heritage
What is the western wall?