Famous Jewish Americans
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100
This famous Jewish actor starred in Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and Grown-Ups
Adam Sandler
100
This is the number of candles on a traditional Hanukkah menorah
9
100
This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and holidays: 
Challah.
100
This Olympic gold medalist gymnast honored her Jewish heritage at the 2012 London Games by performing her floor routine to “Hava Nagila.”
Aly Raisman.
100
To the nearest whole number, this is the percentage of the American population that is Jewish.
2%
200
This famous Jewish actress appeared in The Big Bang Theory and serves as a host of Jeopardy!
Mayim Bialik
200
This Jewish holiday is celebrated every week, beginning at sundown on Friday
Shabbat. 
200
This is the name of the piece of matzah that is hidden for children to find during Passover
The Afikoman. In the weeks and days prior to Passover, some Jewish families keep children excited about the coming holiday by letting them craft a fun wrap for the afikomen. 
200
This percentage of men’s March Madness Final Four teams in 2025 had Jewish head coaches. Extra 100 points if you can name the teams!
75%
Florida (Todd Golden)
Auburn (Bruce Pearl)
Duke (John Scheyer)
200
These are the traditional Jewish dietary laws.
Kosher/Kashrut. The Hebrew word kashrut means “ritual suitability” and refers to a set of dietary laws dealing with the foods that Jewish people are permitted to eat and how those foods must be prepared according to Jewish law. Foods that are permitted to eat under kashrut are “kosher.”
300
This Jewish movie director won acclaim for directing Schindler's List
Steven Spielberg.
300
The shofar, or ram’s horn, is traditionally blown on these Jewish holidays
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
300
This fruit is dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year.
Apples
300
This college football team is home to Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff
BYU
300
This Hebrew word refers to the commandments, good deeds, and religious obligations in Judaism.
Mitzvot. Note: mitzvot (plural) or mitzvah (singular)
400
He was the first Jewish justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Louis Brandeis was an American lawyer who served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1916 to 1939
400
On the Seder plate, this item represents the tears of the Israelites
Salt water
400
These triangular cookies are traditionally eaten during Purim
Hamantaschen
400
Often referred to as the greatest Jewish athlete of all-time, this athlete proudly proclaimed his Judaism. He also decided to sit out game one of the World Series because it occurred on Yom Kippur.
Sandy Koufax. Sandy retired as the two time defending Cy Young winner and the runner-up for MVP. He was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1972 at age 36, the youngest ever.
400
This traditional dance is performed at Jewish weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
The Hora
500
This Jewish wide receiver for the New England Patriots was named MVP of Super Bowl 53
Julian Edelman
500
This will be the Hebrew year celebrated during Rosh Hashanah in 2025
5786
500
These foods, including rice, legumes, and corn, can be eaten by Sephardic Jews during Passover but not by Ashkenazi Jews.
Kitinyot
500
Showing respect to colleagues who celebrate the
_ _ _ _ Holy Days is a great way to foster a supportive and inclusive culture
"High". The High Holy Days (sometimes referred to as the High Holidays), and also known as the Ten Days of Repentance, or the Days of Awe - are the most widely observed Jewish holidays, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and ending ten days later with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
500
This U.S. state has the highest percentage of Jewish residents.
New York with 8.8% Jewish population