Israel -
Geography
Geography
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem
What does the word HaTikva mean?
The Hope
What are the official languages of Israel?
Hebrew and Arabic
Where did Yaakov Avinu leave from when he headed to Haran?
Yaakov left Beer Sheva on his way to Haran.
How many days do we celebrate Shavuot in Israel?
Is Israel we celebrate Shavuot one day.
What are the four holy cities in Israel?
The four holy cities in Israel are
Jerusalem, Hebron, Tiberias, Tzfat
How long was the 1967 Arab/Israeli War?
The 1967 Arab/Israeli war lasted six days.
What does making Aliyah mean?
Aliyah literally means to go up, a term used to refer to the process of immigration to Israel.
Who was the forefather who was told
לֶךְ־לְךָ֛ מֵאַרְצְךָ֥ וּמִמּֽוֹלַדְתְּךָ֖ וּמִבֵּ֣ית אָבִ֑יךָ אֶל־הָאָ֖רֶץ אֲשֶׁ֥ר אַרְאֶֽךָּ׃
Avraham
When do we celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut, in the Hebrew calendar?
We celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut on the 5th of Iyar.
What are some of the characteristics of the Dead Sea?
The Dead Sea is:
- The lowest place on Earth
- Rich in minerals
- It is impossible to swim in it
- One can float in it
Who was the first prime minister of the State of Israel?
The first prime minister of Israel was David Ben Gurion.
Name at least three things invented in Israel.
These are some of the inventions from Israel: Intel computer chip, Master Mind and Rummikub, Waze, Whatsapp, Voip, 1st camera phone, solar, iron dome, USB flash drive, drip irrigation
What was the name of Israel during Torah times?
Eretz Canaan
What does Yom HaZikaron mean? And what does it commemorate?
Yom HaZikaron means Day of Remembrance. It commemorates Israeli soldier who fell while in service, as well as victim of terror.
What are the four countries that share borders with Israel?
The four countries that share borders with Israel are Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt.
What does Israel use to intercept rockets fired into the land of Israel?
Israel uses the Iron Dome to intercept rockets fired into the land of Israel.
What does צה’ל/IDF stand for?
IDF stands for Israeli Defense Forces
צה’ל stands for צבא ההגנה לישראל
What are Israel's seven species?
Grapes, Pomegranates, Figs, Dates, Olives, Wheat, and Barley
What are Israel's national symbols?
The national symbols of Israel are the flag, the Menorah, and the anthem.
What are the four bodies of water in Israel?
The fours bodies of water in Israel are
Yam HaTichon
Yam HaMelakh
Yam Suf
Yam Kinneret
Who is the current prime minister of Israel?
The Israeli prime-minister is Benjamin Netanyahu.
The military service is compulsory. How many years do men and women serve?
Men serve at least 3 years and women, at least 2 years.
Where is Rachel Imeinu buried?
Rachel Imeinu is buried in Bethlechem
Name at least two traditions we observe on Yom HaZikaron?
Some of the traditions are to:
- Stand silently during the two-minute siren
- Visit military cemeteries
- Place a stone on the grave of soldiers
- Say Yizkor
- Light an yartzeit candle/ner zikaron