Land
The land of the Jewish people is called
What is Eretz Yisrael/Israel?
This round flat bread is often used to make sandwiches like falafel.
What is pita?
On Yom Ha'atzmaut, many people wave this blue and white national symbol.
What is the Degel Yisrael?
This country is being celebrated on Yom Ha'atzmaut.
What is Israel?
This is the land God promises to Abraham in the Torah.
What is Eretz Yisrael?
Two famous cities in Israel are
What is Tel-Aviv and Yerushalayim?
These fried chickpea balls are a popular Israeli street food.
What is falafel?
This language is the main language spoken in Israel today.
What is Hebrew?
Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrates Israel becoming a country in this year.
What is 1948?
This leader is told to bring the Jewish people into the Land of Israel after Egypt (NOT MOSHE!).
Who is Joshua/Yehoshua?
In the southern part of Eretz Yisrael the climate is
What is a desert?
This creamy dip made from chickpeas is often eaten with pita.
What is hummus?
This outdoor cooking method is very popular in Israel on Yom Ha'atzmaut.
What is a barbecue?
This leader announced the creation of the State of Israel.
Who is David Ben-Gurion?
This city is called the “City of David” and is where the Beit Hamikdash was built.
What is Jerusalem?
This large saltwater lake in Israel is so salty that people can float on it without trying
What is the Yam Hamelach/The Dead Sea?
This Israeli salad is made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
What is Israeli salad?
This style of Israeli dancing is often done in circles at celebrations.
What is the Hora?
Right before Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel observes this day to remember fallen soldiers.
What is Yom HaZikaron?
This land was renamed Eretz Yisrael after the Jews conquered the territory.
What is Eretz Cana'an?
These countries border Eretz Yisrael, name at least 2
What are Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon?
This popular grilled meat dish is often served in pita and can be made from lamb, beef, turkey, or chicken.
What is shawarma?
People often celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut by doing these 2 things.
What are concerts and fireworks?
Israel celebrates its independence every year in this Hebrew month, which usually falls in spring.
What is Iyar?
This river/sea was crossed to enter into Eretz Yisrael.
What is the Yarden (Jordan River)?