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This famous deli, established in 1888, claims to have invented the pastrami sandwich
Katz's Deli
This two-word rabbinic concept, often discussed in nonprofit circles, translates roughly to “repair of the world” — but is not originally about social justice.
Tikkun Olam
This landlocked state is famous for its potatoes and has a panhandle that touches Canada.
Idaho
In Mean Girls, you can’t sit with the Plastics unless it’s this specific day of the week and you’re wearing pink.
Wednesday
This American swimmer won 23 Olympic gold medals, more than any other athlete in history.
Michael Phelps
This borough was the last to officially join NYC, in 1898.
Staten Island
This Jewish philosopher wrote The Guide for the Perplexed and basically was Jewish medieval Twitter with all his opinions
Maimonides
Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," this northern state is the birthplace of Prince and home to the Mall of America.
Minnesota
(It was only a hit) it was only a hit over a year after its release; now this song by the Killers is called a "millennial anthem"
Mr. Brightside
In ice hockey, this is the term for when a player scores 3 goals in a single game.
This neighborhood was once known as the “Ghetto” for Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century.
Lower East Side
Along with a cross, the Star of David was frequently seen adorning this rock and roll legend, a testament to his complex spiritual life and rumored Jewish heritage.
Elvis
Abraham Lincoln was born in this state, famous for horse racing and bluegrass.
Kentucky
Set in Orange County, this show gave us Seth Cohen, Chrismukkah, and an intense “Mmm whatcha say” slow-mo punch
The OC
This city hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics, but not in the same year. Summer in 2008 and Winter in 2022.
Beijing
How tall is the Freedom Tower?
1776 feet
Around 1000 BCE, he built the first Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
King Solomon
Despite being one of the smallest states by area, this one has more colleges and universities per square mile than any other.
Rhode Island
What movie featuring the song "All Star" by Smash Mouth, played during its opening sequence, became a cultural touchstone for millennials?
Shrek
Which tennis player is known as “The King of Clay” due to his multiple French Open victories?
Rafael Nadal
This wealthy merchant family controlled much of Manhattan's fur trade in the early 1800s and used their profits to buy massive amounts of real estate, including a farm that would later become Times Square
This woman, born in the Pale of Settlement, co-founded Hadassah and was the first American woman to have a Zionist movement named after her
Henrietta Szold
You can stand on the Four Corners Monument and be in this state, plus three others, at once.
Utah
Initially, these miniature music players were available exclusively through this fast-food chain's children's meals and featured major pop artists such as Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears.
Hit Clips.
Which two teams share the record for the most NBA titles?
Boston Celtis and LA Lakers