Music
When is Dayenu sung?
At the Passover Seder
What classic 1939 film features a Jewish actress, Judy Garland, in the role of Dorothy?
The Wizard of Oz
What is the traditional Jewish bread often eaten on the Sabbath and holidays?
Challah
How many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet?
22
Who wrote the classic novel "The Catcher in the Rye"?
J.D. Salinger
Which Jewish-American singer-songwriter is known for his hits like "Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl"?
Billy Joel
Which acclaimed Jewish director and producer is behind films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Jurassic Park?
Steven Spielberg
What is the Jewish-American dish made of ground fish, often served as an appetizer?
Gefilte Fish
In which direction is Hebrew written?
Right to Left
What is the Jewish-American holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Jews from slavery?
Passover
Who led the Children of Israel in song after the Splitting of the Sea?
Moses/Moshe
In which animated film would you find the leading character of Fievel Mousekowitz?
An American Tail
What popular dish, often called "Jewish Penicillin," is a staple for holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashanah?
Chicken Soup
What Hebrew word is often used as a greeting for "hello" and "wellbeing"?
Shalom
Which Jewish-American scientist is known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity?
Marie Curie
What are zemirot?
Songs, especially sung at the Shabbat table
Who is the Jewish-American actress known for her role as Princess Leia in "Star Wars"?
Carrie Fisher
Which Yiddish word describes the practice of Jewish dietary laws?
Kashurt/Kosher
What do Hebrew Torah scrolls typically lack?
Vowels
What event marked the beginning of the persecution of European Jews, leading to the deaths of millions during World War II?
The Holocaust
What is the meaning of Avinu Malkeinu?
"Our father, our King"
In which animated film does Adam Sandler voice a character who is the son of God?
Eight Crazy Nights
What is the Hebrew blessing said before eating bread, a common food for Shabbat and holidays?
Hamotzi
True or False: Hebrew and Yiddish are the same language.
False: Hebrew is an ancient Semitic language, while Yiddish is a Germanic language with significant Hebrew and Slavic influences. Although both languages use the Hebrew script and contain Hebrew vocabulary, they belong to different language families, have different pronunciations and grammar, and are mutually unintelligible.
What does the term "Diaspora" refer to in Jewish history?
The scattering of Jews from their homeland, beginning with the exile from ancient Israel.