Symbols
This symbol, often associated with Judaism, is a six-pointed star.
What is the Star of David?
For eight days and eight nights, Jews celebrate this holiday.
What is Hanukkah?
The Jewish day of rest
What is Shabbat/Shabbos?
JSU President
Who is Jack Stark?
Braided dough.
What is Challah?
A nine-branch lampstand
What is a Hanukkiah?
The Jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The coming of age ceremony in Judaism.
What is a Bat/Bar Mitzvah?
The Jew of the Day
Who is Adam Sandler?
The three main Jewish diaspora groups
What are the Ashkenazim, the Sephardim, and the Mizrahim?
A head covering worn by Jewish men
What is a Kippah?
On Yom Kippur, this prayer is recited to annul vows.
What is Kol Nidre?
This blessing is recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Sabbath.
What is the Kiddush?
This Jewish diarist wrote about her life in hiding during the Holocaust.
Who is Anne Frank?
The first female PM of Israel.
Who is Golda Meir?
This small box is affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes.
What is a Mezzuzah?
This book is read during the Jewish holiday of Purim.
What is the Book of Esther?
The Hebrew word for charity or philanthropy.
What is Tzedakah?
This Jewish physicist won the Nobel Prize for his work on quantum mechanics.
Who is Niels Bohr?
This Jewish revolt against Roman rule occurred from 66-73 CE.
What is the First Jewish-Roman War?
This symbol, featuring two lions flanking a menorah, is often found on Torah arks.
What are the Lions of Judah?
The fast of Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of this.
What is the (first) Temple in Jersusalem?
This prayer, central to Jewish morning and evening services, declares the oneness of God.
What is the Shema?
This Jewish composer is known for works like "Rhapsody in Blue."
Who is George Gerwhin?
This Jewish mystical tradition explores the nature of God and the universe.
What is Kabbalah?