Holidays
When is the new year for the trees?
Tu B'shvat
What time of year are the 2 main conventions usually?
Spring and fall
What food is known to be the reason why the peanut allergy is so low in israel?
Bamba
What does “yalla” mean?
come on/lets go
How many days did it take for god to create the earth?
6 (the 7th was for rest)
What is the name of the palm tree branch and fruit we use on Sukkot?
Lulav and etrog
What siddur does USY use?
Sim Shalom
What snack is popular for its chocolate covered cookie base and gooey marshmallow filling?
Krembo
What does “sababa” mean?
great/cool/alright
What is the name of the red and hairy brother of Yaakov/Jacob?
Esav
When do we eat pomegranates?
Rosh Hashana
What icebreaker is used in USY?
Favorite kitchen utensil
What is the sweet, syrup coated dessert with layers of thin dough and nuts called?
Baklava
What does “achi” mean?
my brother/my friend
What is the hebrew name for Eve (Adam and Eve)?
Chava
When do we stay up all night learning?
Shavuot
What USY region are we in?
Hagalil/Megalil
What is the main ingredient in halva?
Sesame
What does “stam” mean?
just/kidding
Name five of the ten commandments.
don’t have other gods before me, don't worship idols, don’t say the lords name in vain, Shabbat, honor your parents, no murder, not adultery, no stealing, no lying, don't be jealous)
Why do we eat triangle shaped cookies on purim?
That is the shape of hamans hat
Name 3 USY board positions.
President, Israel awareness, Rel Ed, SATO, Memprog, communications
Name 2 flavors of the famous bissli snacks.
bbq, falafel, smokey, pizza, onion
What does “chaval al ha zman” mean?
waste of time
Name all 5 books of the torah.
Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, Devarim