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This Israeli actress is most famous for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, as well as being named Miss Israel in 2004, competing in the Miss Universe beauty pageant that year.
Who is Gal Gadot?
This place in Israel has the lowest altitude in the world, and is incredibly salty.
What is the Dead Sea?
These books make up the entirety of the Torah Scroll, but are only part of the overall Tanakh.
What are the 5 Books of Moses?
This day is the Jewish day of Atonement, and is usually commemorated with fasting and prayer. It is the last day of the 10 Days of Repentance.
What is Yom Kippur?
This Yiddish word is used to describe a "person of honour or integrity"
What is a mensch?
This Star Trek character uses a hand gesture as a greeting that was originally used by the kohanim (Jewish priests) to bless a congregation.
Who is Spock?
Name one country that borders Israel.
What is Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria?
These two people are considered to be the patriarch and matriarch of the Jewish faith.
Who are Abraham and Sarah?
This holiday commemorates when the Jews were saved from annihilation at the hands of Haman, the prime minister of the Achaemenid Empire.
What is Purim?
This popular place is considered to be the "secular Jewish gathering space" and has become a staple in North American Jewish life, particularly in New York City.
The hit musical "Fiddler on the Roof" takes place in what village?
What is Anatevka?
This city is one of Israel's 4 holy cities, and is considered to be the birthplace of the Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism.
What is Tzfat?
What are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy?
This holiday is commonly used to mark the agricultural new year in Israel - it is typically celebrated by planting new trees and bringing about ecological awareness.
What is Tu BiShvat?
These three comic book writers are credited with the creation of many beloved superheroes from Marvel, and bringing Jewish stories to life!
Who are Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Joe Simmons?
This actress is well known for her main character in the movie adaptation of "Yentl"
Who is Barbara Streisand?
This Israeli Prime Minister was the first and only female to be elected as prime minister of Israel, and was the 4th woman in the world to be elected head of government.
Who is Golda Meir?
The weight of a Torah scroll ranges between these two numbers.
What is 20-50lbs?
This holiday celebrates and commemorates the passing of the great sage and mystic Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar.
What is Lag BaOmer?
What is Eurovision?
This city held the very first Jewish film festival (It is NOT in Israel!)
This nickname was given to Israel because of the large number of start-ups - Israel has one of the largest start-up per capita in the world!
What is the Start-up Nation?
This number is the number of letters that the entire Torah scroll contains
What is 304'805?
This is the celebration of the first Shabbat of the month, and the new moon as well - and is considered to be extra special for women.
What is Rosh Chodesh?
This Jewish superstition is done at the end of weddings to ward off evil spirits - particularly Lilith.
What is stepping on glass?