Cultures &
Traditions
Traditions
what day of the week do many isreali families eat a big dinner with challah and light candles for?
shabbat
what city is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
These vegetables are the two main ingredients in an Israeli salad
Cucumber and tomato
What is the traditional Jewish instrument made from a ram’s horn, often blown on holidays?
Shofar
I’m a blue-and-white flag with two stripes, and I represent Israel. What am I?
The Israeli flag
You find me on doorposts in many Israeli Jewish homes. I’m small, but I carry a prayer inside. What am I?
A mezuzah
I’m a very important wall in Jerusalem where people go to pray. What am I?
The Western Wall (kotel)
This dip is made from chickpeas and techina (sesame paste) and is often eaten with pita
hummus
This song is Israel's national anthem
"Hatikvah" (The Hope)
What is the symbol in the middle of Israel’s flag?
The Star of David
What is the holiday where people light candles for 8 nights and play with a dreidel?
Hanukkah
What is the name of the famous sea in Israel where people can float easily?
The dead sea
What warm bread is often used to hold falafel or shawarma?
Pita
This Israeli duo sang the song "tudo bom"
Static and Ben-El Tavori
I’m a 7-branched candle holder and one of Israel’s most famous symbols. What am I?
The Menorah
What is the Israeli tradition where people dance in circles and lift someone in the air at weddings?
The Hora
This person was Israel's first Prime Minister
David Ben-Gurion
These fried chickpea balls are a staple of Israeli street food
Falafel
I’m a super famous Israeli singer, known for hits like “Tel Aviv” and “Yesh Bi Ahava.” Who am I?
Omer Adam
What is the name of Israel's official money?
New israeli Shekel (Nis)
During which Jewish holiday in Israel do people traditionally eat symbolic foods,to represent a sweet new year?
Rosh Hashanah
What year was Israel founded?
1948
I’m a cheesy pastry Israelis love for breakfast, usually with sesame seeds on top. What am I?
Burekas
what was the song they used for the maccabi games in in israel last year?
"Carnival"
What animal is Israel’s national symbol (on the emblem) standing next to an olive branch?
A lion