Jewish Foods
Commonly called Jewish Penicillin, a staple Ashkenazi dish
What is Matzo Ball soup?
This person was Israel's first Prime Minister
Who is David Ben Gurion?
Known for their role in many films, this Israeli actress starred in a DC Comics movie
Who is Gal Gadot?
The month and date of Hillel's next event.
When is May 4th?
The phrase that starts the day
What is Boker Tov?
An Israeli breakfast food consisting of eggs baked in a tomato red pepper sauce
What is Shakshuka?
Ancient port city in Israel with a famous clock tower
What is Jaffa (Yafo)?
The actor/comedian who wrote the Chanukah song
Who is Adam Sandler?
This Hillel Board Member just ran for a position on ASI.
Who is Gabe Arditti?
This Hebrew word for what Israelis call Birthright means "discovery" in Hebrew
What is Taglit?
These are Turkish pastries commonly filled with potatoes made of a thin flaky dough
What are burekas?
A popular tourist destination, this street that begins in the Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Tzedek is filled with shops and restaurants, as well as various tourist attractions including Independence Hall and the Habima Theater
What is Rothschild Street?
Famously an alum of Camp Ramah in Ojai, CA, this actor and broadway star got his start appearing in roles in the Pitch Perfect films and later in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway
Who is Ben Platt?
Originating from the Hebrew word 'cheres,' this staple of the Seder famously became a Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor in 2015
What is charoset?
Name the 3 people on Hillel board who went on Birthright with SLO last summer.
Who is: Emma, Ofir, Oren
What was once called a Kipferl in 16th-century Poland is now a popular pastry that one can find at most Israeli markets
What is Rugelach?
This major Israeli city has the largest number of chess grandmasters per capita than any other city in the world
What is Beersheba?
A famous MLB player from the 1960s who refused to play in Game 1 of the World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur
Who is Sandy Koufax?
According to an Israeli folktale, Adam and Eve were fed this deep-fried dessert traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to cheer them up after they were exiled from the Garden of Eden.
What is sufganyot?
This Hebrew word literally meaning "encounter" usually describes the group of Israelis who join most Birthright groups
What is the Mifgash?
Sometimes called Jewish wontons or raviolis, small dumplings filled with ground meat and mashed potatoes
What is kreplach?
Israel's national bird
What is the hoopoe?
This musician is best known for his career as the lead singer of the 1970s rock band, Van Halen
Who is David Lee Roth?
Rachel Tessema is from this city in Israel
Where is Afula?
This man is a well-known investor and business magnate who was one of the original major funders of Birthright Israel
Who is Sheldon Adelson?