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100
He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who is Moses?
100
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
100

This Jewish woman was a diarist whose writings from a hidden annex during World War II became world-famous.

Who is Anne Frank?

100

These fried potato pancakes are a traditional treat during Hanukkah.

What are latkes?

100

This is a communal place of worship for Jews

What is a synagogue?

200

This physicist, known for his theory of relativity, once described his Jewish heritage as "the source of his strength."

Who is Albert Einstein?

200
This holiday we celebrate our freedom from slavery in Egypt
What is Passover?
200

The symbol of Judaism, seen on Israel's flag, is made up of two overlapping triangles.

What is the Star of David?

200

This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and Jewish holidays (except Passover).

What is challah?

200

On sunset, on this day, Jews go to a service at the synagogue, return home for a family dinner and sing songs of prayer and thanksgiving

What is Shabbat


300

This Israeli actress became a global icon as the star of the Wonder Woman movies.

Who is Gal Gadot?

300
This holiday means "lots" in English.
What is Purim?
300

This country is the world’s only Jewish state.

What is Israel?

300

This classic bagel topping is made of cured salmon and is popular in Jewish cuisine.

What is lox?

300

This ceremony marks the coming-of-age for Jewish boys at age 13 and is often celebrated with a public reading of the Torah.

What is a Bar Mitzvah?

400

This Israeli Prime Minister was known as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics.

Who is Golda Meir?

400
This holiday is our day of judgement when we hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey for a sweet year.
What is Rosh Hashana?
400

This phrase, meaning “good luck” or “congratulations,” is commonly said at Jewish celebrations.

What is mazel tov?


400

These sweet, triangular pastries are traditionally eaten during Purim.

What are hamantaschen?

400

This ritual, conducted during Passover, involves the youngest child asking the "Four Questions" about the holiday.

What is the Seder?

500

Known for defeating the Philistine giant Goliath, this shepherd boy became the King of Israel.

Who is King David?

500
This holiday is also known as the festival of the ingathering. We build huts in our yards to celebrate G-d's protection of the Jews in the desert. We also shake the four species: lulav, etrog, hadasim, and aravot together on this holiday.
What is Sukkot?
500

This language, once widely spoken by Jews in Eastern Europe, combines Hebrew and German.

What is Yiddish?

500

Often served during Passover, this dish is made by grinding fish, mixing it with matzo meal, and serving it as patties or in broth.

What is gefilte fish?

500

This Jewish wedding tradition involves the groom breaking a glass, symbolizing the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. 

What is breaking of the glass?

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