Israel
What is the capital of Israel?
What does “Shalom” mean?
Hello, Goodbye or Peace
What language is the Torah written in?
Hebrew
On which holiday do we light candles for 8 nights?
Hanukkah
Who built a giant ark to survive a flood?
Noah
What sea do people float in because it’s so salty?
The Dead Sea
What letter makes the sound “b”?
Bet
What is the special Jewish house of worship called?
A Synagogue
What food do we eat on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year?
Apples and Honey
What sea split so the Israelites could walk through?
The Red Sea
What colors are on the flag of Israel?
Blue and White
Which direction do we read Hebrew—left to right or right to left?
Right to Left
What day of the week is Shabbat?
Friday Night to Saturday Night
On Passover, what food do we avoid eating?
Bread
What did Joseph’s father give him that made his brothers jealous?
A colorful coat
What symbol is in the center of Israel’s flag?
The Star of David
What is the Hebrew word for “thank you”?
Todah
What do we call the special braided bread we eat on Shabbat?
Challah
What holiday has a special hut called a sukkah?
Sukkot
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What is the famous wall in Jerusalem where people pray?
The Western Wall
How do you say “mom” in Hebrew?
Ima
What is the prayer you say to bless bread on Shabbat?
The Hamotzi
Which holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot
Who was swallowed by a big fish?