History
On May 14, 1948, this Zionist leader proclaimed the independence of Israel and later became its first prime minister.
Who is David Ben-Gurion?
Bibi Netanyahu is the leader of this political party.
What is Likud?
This Israeli TV series about an undercover Israeli unit operating in the West Bank became an international hit after being picked up by Netflix.
What is Fauda?
This Tel Aviv basketball club is Israel’s most successful team and has won multiple EuroLeague championships.
What is Maccabi Tel Aviv?
This Israeli condiment, made from roasted eggplants, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and often served as a dip.
What is Baba Ghanoush?
This 1979 agreement between Israel and Egypt, signed at the White House, followed negotiations at a presidential retreat in Maryland was known by this name.
What are the Camp David Accords?
These two ministers in the current government are seen as the most right-wing members of the cabinet.
Who are Betzalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir?
This Israeli actress gained international fame playing Wonder Woman in the DC film franchise.
Who is Gal Gadot?
This Israeli NBA player, the first drafted directly from an Israeli team into the NBA lottery in 2001, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.
Who is Omri Casspi?
This Yemenite-Jewish dish, made of spiced ground beef or chicken wrapped in a thin pastry and baked, is a popular snack in Israel.
What is Jachnun?
This deal, signed under President Obama in 2015 reduced the nuclear capabilities of another Middle-Eastern Country in exchange for a lifting of sanctions.
What is the JCPOA, or, Iran Deal?
This small but often influential ultra-Orthodox political party, founded in the 1980s, primarily represents Sephardi and Mizrahi Haredi Jews.
What is Shas?
This Israeli singer-songwriter, known for blending pop with Middle Eastern sounds, became famous with songs like “Mi Shemaamin Lo Mefached.”
Who is Eyal Golan?
This Israeli soccer club, known for its large fan base and yellow-and-black colors, is based in Jerusalem.
What is Beitar Jerusalem?
This iconic Israeli street-food sandwich is made with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, salad, tahini, and amba, reflecting Iraqi Jewish culinary influence.
What is Sabich?
This Israeli prime minister, assassinated in 1995 after signing the Oslo Accords, had earlier served as chief of staff during the Six-Day War
Who is Yitzhak Rabin?
This former Prime-Minister from 2006-2009, a member of both Likud and Kadima during his career, just spoke at J Street's national convention.
Who is Ehud Olmert?
This Israeli television format, created in 2010 and later adapted in the U.S. as the series Homeland, focuses on Israeli prisoners of war returning home
What is Hatufim?
This Tel Aviv soccer club, historically associated with the labor movement, is a major rival of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
What is Hapoel Tel Aviv?
This public holiday, held in April or May, commemorates fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism, and is observed with ceremonies, sirens, and memorials nationwide.
What is Yom HaZikaron?
This 1956 military campaign saw Israel invade Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula in coordination with Britain and France after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal.
What is the Suez Crisis?
This Israeli president and former Labor leader shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in negotiating the Oslo Accords.
Who is Shimon Peres?
This Israeli TV drama about Haredi life in Jerusalem became popular internationally on Netflix.
What is Shtisel?
These 3 NBA players recently shared the court together, marking the first time 3 Israelis have played on an NBA court together
Who are Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf, and Ben Saraf?
This cultural and literary award, named after a famous Hebrew poet, is Israel’s most prestigious prize for contributions to literature.
What is the Bialik Prize?