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In what year was the State of Israel declared?

1948

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What color are the stripes on the Israeli Flag?

Blue

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How old is Israel turning?

77 years old

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  • Modern, vibrant city on the Mediterranean coast

  • Known for its innovation, beaches, nightlife, and startup culture

  • Where Israel’s Declaration of Independence was signed in 1948

Tel Aviv

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What snack do Israeli kids love to eat that looks like cheese puffs but tastes like peanut butter?

Bamba

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What is the name of Israel's national airline?

El Al

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What is in the middle of the Israeli Flag?

Magen David
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?

David Ben Gurion

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Major northern port city and a center of coexistence

Haifa

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What kind of fun ride can kids take in the Negev Desert, often led by Bedouins?

Camel Rides

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What song is traditionally sung on Yom Ha'Atzmaut as a symbol of hope?

Hatikvah

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Which dish is commonly associated with Israel's Independence Day Barbeque?

Falafel or grilled meats (mangal)

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How many millions of people live in Israel?

Almost 10 million

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Coastal city known for its beaches and French-speaking community

Netanya

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What sport do many Israeli kids love to play, especially on Shabbat afternoons in the park?

Soccer (Football)

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What is the Israeli Knesset?

The Israeli Parliament (Like the Congress and Senate in the USA)

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What flower is the national symbol?

Can be any of the following: The Cyclamine, The anemone or Poppy)

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Which country does not border Israel?  Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea

Saudi Arabia

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  • Southernmost city, located on the Red Sea

  • Popular resort town with beautiful coral reefs and desert landscapes


Eilat

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What do many kids in Israel do during the summer in the north, especially near the Jordan River?

Go rafting or kayaking

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Where was Israel's Declaration of Independence Signed?

At the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

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What happens the day before Yom Ha'atzmaut in Israel?

Yom Hazkaron- memorial day for soldiers who were killed or victims of terror

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What major historical event led to increased global support for a Jewish state before 1948?

The Holocaust

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  • Northern port city

  • Known for the Baháʼí Gardens, and as a city of Jewish-Arab coexistence

  • Home to the Technion (Israel’s top tech university)

Haifa

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What is a popular game that Israeli kids love to play, especially at the beach or parks, using paddles and a small ball?


🟢 Answer: Matkot (Israeli paddleball) 🎾

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