Israel
Name two of the kings of Ancient Israel
Possible answers: David, Saul, Solomon
Name two holidays that occur in the winter
Hanukkah and Tu Bishvat
How many letters make a "v" sound?
Two, Vet and Vav
How do we welcome a new child or convert into the Jewish people?
A Naming Ceremony
How many holidays are dedicated to celebrating the Torah?
Two: Simchat Torah and Shavuot
What year did Israel become a modern country?
1948
What story do we recount during Purim?
The story of Queen Esther saving the Jewish people from Haman
What letter makes an "l" sound?
Lamed
What happens when a person becomes a bar or bat mitzvah?
They are recognized as an adult in the Jewish community, with the accompanying responsibility
Who was Israel's first prime minister?
David Ben-Gurion
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
During what holiday do we read the Ten Commandments?
Shavuot
What blessing is made over bread?
HaMotzi
What's the difference between being an adult in the Jewish community vs. the American community?
Jewish adulthood is centered on responsibility, American adulthood is centered on rights
Has there ever been a Jewish president of the United States?
No
What used to exist in Jerusalem?
The first Temple (destroyed in 586 BCE) and the second Temple (destroyed in 70 CE)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah
What statement do many Jews say before they go to bed?
The Sh'ma
Why is a wedding important?
The start of a new Jewish family
How many vowels are there in Hebrew?
Fourteen
How long has there been a Jewish presence in Israel?
Over 3000 years
Name the Ten Plagues (extra points for getting it in order)
Blood, Frogs, Lice, Swarm, Cattle Disease, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, Death of the First Born
How many final letters are there?
Five: Chaf, Mem, Nun, Fey, and Tzadee
How much time must be dedicated to a Jewish education?
A Jewish education is a lifelong commitment.
What story do we commemorate on Passover?
The Israelite slavery in Egypt and Moses bringing them to freedom