Geography
This city is the capital of Israel
Jerusalem
Two official languages in Israel are ...
Hebrew and Arabic
These fried chickpea balls are called ...
falafel
The modern State of Israel was established in this year.
1948
This fruit is called "liquid gold", it grows on trees all over Israel and is used to make oil.
olive
The water of this lake is 9 times more salty than the water in any ocean
the Dead Sea
This seven-branched lamp is one of Israel's national symbols
the Menorah
This creamy dip is made mainly from chickpeas and tahini.
Hummus
This ancient king is famous for defeating Goliath.
King David
This animal is called the "ship of the desert"
camel
Israel borders this large sea to the west.
the Mediterranean Sea
Donuts are eaten on this Jewish holiday
Hanukkah
This round bread is used to make sandwiches
pita bread
This ancient king built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
King Solomon
In Israel the weekend usually begins in the evening of this day of the week.
Friday
This desert covers much of southern Israel.
the Negev Desert
This day of the week is the Jewish day of rest
the Sabbath (Shabbat)
Shakshuka is a breakfast made with eggs in this red sauce.
tomato sauce
This ancient city is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Jerusalem
Israel is one of the few countries where both men and women are serving ...
in the military service
This freshwater lake is also called the Sea of Galilee.
Lake Kinneret
This musical instrument, played by King David, appears on Israel's official emblem.
the harp
This sweet dessert is made of pastry, nuts and syrup.
baklava
This empire ruled Israel around 2000 years ago and built roads and forts.
the Roman Empire
Some Hasidic Jewish boys and men wear long curls of hair in front of their ears
payot (peyes)