Traditions
This weekly day of rest begins Friday night and includes candles, challah, and family meals.
What is Shabbat?
This chickpea-based dip is a staple of Israeli cuisine.
What is Hummus?
This famous Israeli circle dance is often performed at weddings.
What is the Hora?
This city is known as Israel’s economic and cultural hub.
What is Tel Aviv?
This is the official language of Israel revived as a modern spoken language.
What is Hebrew?
This celebration marks the independence of Israel in 1948.
What is Yom Haaztmaut?
These fried balls made from ground chickpeas are often eaten in pita.
What is Falafel?
This annual international song competition has been won by Israel multiple times.
What is Eurovision?
This city is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is Jerusalem?
This language is widely spoken in Israel, especially among Arab citizens.
What is Arabic?
This solemn day honors fallen soldiers and precedes Independence Day.
What is Yom HaZikaron?
This Israeli breakfast dish includes eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce.
What is Shakshuka?
Early Zionist communities who helped popularize this communal dance culture.
What are Kibbutzim?
This movement aimed to establish a Jewish homeland in Israel.
What is Zionism?
This greeting means both “hello” and “peace.”
What is "Shalom"?
This holiday celebrates the miracle of oil lasting eight days
What is Hannukah?
This layered pastry soaked in syrup and filled with nuts is popular across the region.
What is baklava?
This instrument is associated with ancient Jewish music.
What is a harp (kinor)?
This type of community is based on collective living and shared resources.
What is a Kibbutz?
This was the ancient form of Hebrew used in religious texts.
What is Biblical Hebrew?
This nickname reflects Israel’s modern culture of entrepreneurship and high-tech innovation.
What is the “Start-Up Nation”?
This salad made of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley is often served fresh.
What is Israeli salad?
The name of the Israeli National anthem
Hatikvah
Israel declared independence in this year.
What is 1948?
This language influenced Israeli slang due to Jewish immigration from Europe.
What is Yiddish?