Food
What is the most popular food in Israel?
Falafel
What happens across Israel when a siren sounds on Memorial Day and Holocaust Remembrance Day?
People freeze and stand silently
What is the national anthem of Israel called?
Hatikvah
What is Israel's national language?
Hebrew
This Israeli navigation app, acquired by Google in 2013 for over $1 billion, helps drivers find the fastest routes using real-time traffic data.
Waze
What spice is found in many Israeli foods?
Za'atar
Which special wall in Jerusalem do people go to for prayers and put a piece of paper in the cracks?
The Western Wall
Which instrument is often used in traditional Jewish and Israeli celebrations?
Shofar (ram’s horn)
What direction do you read in Hebrew?
Often called the “Startup Nation,” Israel has the highest number of these per capita in the world, fueling its tech-driven economy.
Startups
Falafel is typically served in what kind of bread?
Pita
What do Israelis often plant on Tu B’Shvat?
Trees
Which city in Israel is known for its lively music and nightlife scene?
Tel Aviv
While Hebrew is the official language of Israel, this language is also widely spoken, especially among Arab citizens.
Arabic
Founded in Israel, this ride-hailing and transportation company is often called “the Uber of the Middle East.”
Gett
Eating this Jewish food symbolizes an ancient miracle. It is typically topped with sour cream or applesauce and eaten piping hot. What Jewish food is it?
Latkes
What is the name of the Israeli army that most citizens serve in after turning 18?
IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
What fun Israeli dance song often played at parties (hint… bat mitzvah)?
Hava Nagila
In everyday Israeli speech, many Hebrew words are borrowed from this widely spoken global language?
English
This startup creates facial recognition technology used in security systems worldwide.
What is AnyVision (Oosto)?
The customary vacation area of New York Jews in the 20th century is nicknamed after which soup?
Borscht belt
Which day of the week does the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) begin?
Friday night
Who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 with the song Toy?
Netta Barzilai?
How many letters are there in the Hebrew alphabet?
22 letters
This food-tech startup is famous for developing 3D-printed plant-based meat.
What is Redefine Meat?