Famous People & Fashion
This actor became a global star with roles in “Call Me By Your Name” and the sci-fi blockbuster “Dune.”
Who is Timothée Chalamet?
This crisp, unleavened bread is eaten during Passover to remember the Israelites’ haste leaving Egypt.
What is matza?
Born Amala Dlamini, this pop-rap star exploded in popularity with hits like “Say So” and “Paint the Town Red.”
Who is Doja Cat?
Home to the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock, this ancient city is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is Jerusalem?
He led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
Known for minimalist modern style, this designer built a fashion empire that includes jeans, underwear, and iconic ads.
Who is Calvin Klein?
Often piled high on rye in Jewish delis, this salt-cured meat pairs perfectly with mustard.
What is corned beef?
Frontman of The Velvet Underground, he later scored solo hits including “Walk on the Wild Side.”
Who is Lou Reed?
At over 1,300 feet below sea level, this salty lake is the lowest point on Earth.
What is the Dead Sea?
This red-haired Gotham crime-fighter is Bruce Wayne’s cousin — and one of DC’s most iconic Jewish heroes.
Who is Batwoman?
This Jewish actor, who starred in “Brokeback Mountain” and as Mysterio in the MCU, bears a Scandinavian surname.
Who is Jake Gyllenhaal?
These chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil are a Hanukkah tradition often used while playing dreidel.
What is gelt?
Her soulful album “Back to Black” earned her five Grammys in a single night.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
This southern Israeli resort city on the Red Sea is famous for its beaches, warm weather, and snorkeling.
What is Eilat?
Often called the father of modern Zionism, he wrote “The Jewish State” and advocated for a Jewish homeland.
Who is Theodor Herzl?
This comedian and actor played male model Derek Zoolander in the 2001 cult classic “Zoolander.”
Who is Ben Stiller?
This swirled chocolate or cinnamon loaf originates from 19th century Poland and Ukraine.
What is babka?
This Israeli-born NBA forward was drafted by the Washington Wizards and is in his breakout year as one of the league’s top players.
Who is Deni Avdija?
Covering more than half of Israel’s land area, this desert region includes Be’er Sheva and Eilat.
What is the Negev?
This ancient king united the tribes of Israel and is said to have defeated the Philistine giant Goliath.
Who is King David?
Born Ralph Lifshitz in the Bronx, this designer built an empire on classic American style, including the famous polo shirt.
Who is Ralph Lauren?
These jelly-filled doughnuts fried in oil are a classic Hanukkah treat in Israel
What are sufganiyot?
Drafted by our own Minnesota Wild in 2024, this Israeli-American defenseman is emerging as a future all-star.
Who is Zeev Buium?
This ancient fortress near the Dead Sea was the site of a legendary last stand against Roman forces in 73 CE.
What is Masada?
This founding father of Israel declared the nation’s independence in 1948 and served as its first prime minister.
Who is David Ben-Gurion?