Judaism
This holy book, containing the Five Books of Moses, is the most sacred text in Judaism.
The Torah
What is the capital city of Israel?
Jerusalem
What type of group is Habo for young Jewish people?
A youth movement
What Jewish actor created and starred in the sitcom Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld
What term describes Jews living outside of Israel?
The Diaspora
This Jewish holiday commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and occurs seven weeks after Passover.
Shavuot
What is the name of Israel’s national anthem, which translates to “The Hope”?
Hatikvah
What is the meaning of the Hebrew word “Habonim”?
The builders
What Jewish actor and comedian is known for starring in Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Uncut Gems, and also created The Chanukah Song?
Adam Sandler
What country has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel?
The USA
What is the ritual bath used for spiritual purification in Judaism?
The Mikveh
What is the Israeli national currency called?
The New Israeli Shekel (NIS)
What movement did Habonim merge with in 1982?
Dror - Habonim Dror!
What Jewish actress won an Oscar for her role in Black Swan?
Natalie Portman
What is the Jewish prayer that begins, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One”
The Shema
What is the small handheld box worn during weekday morning prayers, containing parchment scrolls with Torah verses?
Teffilin
What national airline of Israel is known for its advanced security systems and international flights?
El Al
What is the name of the annual camp program where Habo members learn leadership and teamwork?
Machane
What Jewish director won Oscars for Schindler’s List and E.T.?
Steven Spielberg
What is the term for Jewish communities in Europe before World War II, known for their unique cultural and religious life?
Ashkenazi Jews
What is the Jewish lunar month in which the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) occur?
Tishrei
What is the name of Israel’s legislative body, consisting of 120 members?
The Knesset
What type of Zionism does Habo follow?
Socialist Zionism
What Jewish filmmaker is famous for dark comedies and crime films, often collaborating with his brother Ethan?
Joel Coen (Coen brothers)
What organization, founded in 1897 by Theodor Herzl, was instrumental in the political movement to create a Jewish homeland?
The World Zionist Organisation