Judaism
This weekly day of rest begins at sundown on Friday and ends at the nightfall of Saturday.
Shabbat
Considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims, this ancient city contains the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Jerusalem
This Jewish scientist developed the theory of relativity, reshaping how we understand space and time.
Albert Einstein
This Jewish writer and editor created Marvel superheroes like Spider-man, The Avengers, and the X-Men.
Stan Lee
This Jewish rapper, one of the most streamed artists in the entire world, has a Jewish mother and even had a Bar Mitzvah in Toronto.
Drake
This sweet, braided bread is traditionally eaten during Shabbat meals and on Jewish holidays.
Challah
Israel's western border is along this sea, famous for its beaches and trade routes.
Jewish scientist Vint Cerf, is known as the father of this world-changing network that links computers, phones, and billions of people all across the globe.
The Internet
This Jewish actress earned an Oscar nomination at 14, voices Spider-Gwen in Spider-verse, and is married to an NFL quarterback.
Hailey Steinfeld
Nicknamed the "Piano Man" this Jewish singer-songwriter is known for hits like Uptown Girl and Vienna.
Billy Joel
During Passover, Jews remember how G-d sent 10 of these upon Egypt before the Exodus.
The Plagues
Often called the "Miami of the Middle East" for its beaches and nightlife, this Israeli city is also a major tech hub.
Tel Aviv-Yafo
This Jewish invention, built from tiny circuits, make computers, smartphones, and all digital technology run.
This Jewish NFL wide receiver, widely regarded as the greatest slot receiver of all time, won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and was named Super Bowl LIII MVP.
Julian Edelman
This rock band, famous for face paint and songs like Rock and Roll All Nite, was founded by Jewish musicians Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
KISS
This sacred chest, said to hold the tablets of the Ten Commandments, was carried by the Israelites through the desert.
The Ark of the Covenant
The modern state of Israel declared independence in this year.
1948
Selman Waksman, a Jewish scientist, discovered this type of medicine, which saved millions of lives by curing diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia.
The Antibiotic
In this movie, Jewish actor Sacha Baron Cohen plays a reporter from Kazakhstan, who travels to the U.S. with his friend Azamat Bagatov.
Borat
Known mostly for his comedy films, this Jewish actor also wrote and preformed "The Hanukkah Song."
Adam Sandler
This "Festival of Lights" celebrates when Judah Maccabee's victory over the Greeks was followed by a miracle: one day's supply of oil burned for eight.
Hanukkah
Discovered in caves near Qumran, these ancient manuscripts include some of the oldest known copies of the Torah.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
This Jewish scientist directed the Manhattan Project during WWII.
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack ---four Jewish brothers--- founded a Hollywood studio that brought the world Looney Tunes, Harry Potter, and Friends.
Warner Bros
This Jewish director created films such as Schindlers List, Jurassic Park, and Jaws.
Steven Spielberg