Jewish holidays
The holiday where we celebrate by dressing up in costumes and eating hamantaschen.
What is Purim?
Sandy Koufax refused to pitch game 1 of the World Series because it fell on this holiday
What is Yom Kippur?
We read from this book during services.
What is a siddur?
This coffee giant, co-founded by a Jewish entrepreneur, transformed coffee culture in America and is known for its iconic green mermaid logo.
What is Starbucks?
The Torah says that for 6 days we work and on the 7th day we do this
What is rest?
This holiday is the Festival of Lights and lasts 8 nights.
What is Hanukkah?
In this major league sport, there are more Jewish team owners today than the total number of Jews that have every played it. Including Donald Sterling, Steve Ballmer, Mark Cuban.
What is Basketball?
This small object is attached to the doorposts of Jewish homes and contains a parchment with verses from the Torah.
What is a mezuzah?
Founded in 1950, this popular coffee and donut chain was inspired by a Jewish immigrant’s vision for a place where people could enjoy affordable coffee and baked goods.
What is Dunkin Donuts? (Dunkin’)
Round donut-shaped bread served at many Jewish events, traditionally topped with cream cheese
What is a bagel?
This is a holiday is a harvest festival where we practice welcoming others.
What is Sukkot?
Only 16 Jews have ever played in the NHL, but just like other players in the NHL, more than half of these Jewish hockey players were born in this country.
What is Canada?
This is a four-sided spinning top played with during Hanukkah, often bearing the Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, ש.
What is a dreidel?
This ice cream brand, started by two Jewish friends in 1978, is famous for flavors like "Chunky Monkey" and "Phish Food."
What is Ben & Jerry’s?
This person helped free the Israelites from Egypt
Who is Moses?
This holiday's name means "the joy of torah".
What is Simchat Torah?
In the early 1900s, Jews were notorious for their prowess in this professional sport with such famous athletes as Maxie Rosenbloom, Samuel Berger, and Abe Attell
What is Boxing?
Worn during prayer, this garment has fringes on its four corners to remind the wearer of God's commandments.
What is a tallit?
Founded in 1948 by a Jewish entrepreneur, this iconic toy retailer was known for its massive stores and playful mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe.
What is Toys R Us?
There are 613 of these in the Torah
What are Mitzvot?
We celebrate this every week when we see three stars in the sky.
What is Havdalah?
Currently one of the most famous athletes in Israel, this basketball player is the only Israeli to ever be signed to the NBA.
This prayer means "hear" or "listen".
What is the Shema?
This major film studio was founded in 1923 by four Jewish brothers and is known for cartoons and DC superhero films.
What is Warner Bros?
On the sixth day G-d created this
What is man/humanity?