jew-niversal history
This movement sought the revival of the Hebrew language and the establishment of a Jewish homeland.
What is Zionism?
This holiday includes the ritual of lighting candles for eight nights
What is Hanukkah?
This German-Jewish scientist is best known for his theory of relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This combination of German and Hebrew was spoken by Eastern-European Jews but is not commonly used anymore.
What is Yiddish?
Jewish refugees in Bayonne, France, helped create sweet chocolate by adding ingredients like milk, nuts and one other ingredient. What is it?
What is cocoa?
This well-known Hungarian, Jewish leader is often called the "Father of Modern Zionism"
Who is Theodore Herzel?
On this holiday, it is customary to hear the reading of the Megillah twice and to give to the poor as a form of charity
What is Purim?
Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
This term refers to Eastern European Jews.
What are Ashkenazi Jews?
This acclaimed author is known for her children's and young adult novels, including Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Blubber.
Who is Judy Blume?
Calabria, a region in Italy has had a Jewish Population since this century (3rd, 4th, 9th, 16th)
What is the 4th Century?
This day of atonement includes a ritual of confession and prohibits all forms of work, including eating and drinking.
What is Yom Kippur?
This actress, known for her roles in Blossom and The Big Bang Theory is also a neuroscientist.
Who is Mayim Bialik?
This traditional Eastern European dance is commonly performed at weddings and celebrations.
What is the hora?
This influential movement that began in Eastern Europe emphasized mysticism and spiritual connection within Judaism.
What is Hasidism?
This country was home to the largest Jewish population in Europe before World War II.
What is Poland?
This holiday, marking the giving of the Torah, is also known for the custom of decorating homes and synagogues with greenery.
What is Shavuot?
This nickname belongs to Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki, one of the most influential rabbis in Jewish history.
Who is Rashi?
This Yiddish term refers to a week of mourning observed by the family of the deceased.
This genre of music, which combines Eastern European folk traditions with Jewish themes, is often played at celebrations and weddings.
What is Klezmer?
This number is the population of Jews in Russia as of 2021. (Get within 50,000)
What is 150,000?
This fast, which begins at sundown and lasts until nightfall the next day, involves numerous prohibitions and is preceded by a month of reflection known as the Three Weeks.
What is Tisha B'Av?
This pope liked the Jews and worked against bishops who advocated in favor of anti-Jewish laws.
Who is Pope Alexander III?
This term refers to the villages or towns Eastern European Jews lived in.
What is a shetel?
This Russian-born Jewish artist is known for incorporating themes of Jewish life and folklore, including works like "I and the Village."
Who is Mark Chagall?