Jewish Holidays
This actor starred as Spider-Man in the 2002 film and its sequels.
Tobey Maguire
The braided bread traditionally eaten on Shabbat.
Challah
The Jewish country established in 1948.
Israel
This classic Jewish soup is known for its fluffy dumplings.
Matzo Ball Soup
Jews eat matzah instead of bread during this eight-day holiday.
Passover
This Jewish actor played Ross Geller on Friends.
David Schwimmer
This small hat, often worn by Jewish men, is a symbol of reverence.
Kippah (or yarmulke)
The name of the Jewish uprising against Greek rule, commemorated during Hanukkah.
The Maccabean Revolt
A Jewish deli favorite, this cured beef is often served on rye bread with mustard.
Pastrami
The holiday when Jews fast for 25 hours and ask for atonement
Yom Kippur
This actor played Borat and is known for his outrageous comedy style.
Sacha Baron Cohen
The coming-of-age ceremony for a 13-year-old Jewish boy or girl
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
The name of the movement that sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Israel.
Zionism
This deep-fried potato dish is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
Latkes
This holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight nights.
Hanukkah
This actress is known for her roles in Black Swan and Thor.
Natalie Portman
The holiday where Jews build a temporary hut called a sukkah.
Sukkot
The number of tribes that made up ancient Israel.
12
A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, this fish is poached and often served with horseradish.
On this holiday, Jews read from the Book of Esther and dress in costumes.
Purim
This actress, known for her roles in Stranger Things and Beetlejuice, has Jewish heritage.
Winona Ryder
The prayer shawl worn during morning prayers.
Talit
The Jewish philosopher who wrote The Guide for the Perplexed.
Maimonides
A sweet, rolled pastry filled with poppy seeds, chocolate, or fruit.
Rugelach