Jewish Holidays
This holiday is known as the "Festival of Lights" and lasts for eight days.
What is Hanukkah
This ceremony marks a Jewish boy's coming of age at 13.
What is a Bar Mitzvah
These potato pancakes are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
What are latkes
This holiday commemorates the Jewish New Year and is often celebrated with apples and honey.
What is Rosh Hashanah
This braided bread is traditionally eaten on the Sabbath.
What is challah
This unleavened bread is eaten during Passover.
What is matzah
This spring festival celebrates the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery.
What is Passover
This weekly day of rest and worship begins at sunset on Friday.
What is Shabbat
This sweet pastry, filled with poppy seeds or fruit, is eaten during Purim.
What are hamantaschen
This day of atonement is considered the holiest day of the Jewish year.
What is Yom Kippur
This head covering is worn by Jewish men all day.
What is a kippah or yarmulke
This dish, made from chickpeas, is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine.
What is hummus
This holiday, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, involves building and dwelling in temporary structures.
What is Sukkot
This ritual bath is used for spiritual purification.
What is a mikveh
This type of meat is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
What is kosher