Jewish History
In what land were the jewish people enslaved?
Egypt
On which holiday do we refrain from eating bread?
Pesach/Passover
What is the mitzvah that commemorates that God created the world in six days and then rested?
Shabbat
God first promised the land of Israel to this patriarch.
Avraham
The one who led the jews out of Egypt.
Moshe
Which empire destroyed the second temple in Jerusalem?
Roman
Which holiday is known as the festival of lights?
Chanukah
Which mitzvah is referred to as the diet for the soul?
Kosher
What year was the modern state of Israel established?
1948
The father of the 12 shevatim/tribes
Yakov
Around 1000 years ago Jewish migration concentrated jews in France/Germany and Spain. What did jews from those areas become known as?
Sephardim and Ashkenazim
On which holiday do we read the book of Esther?
Purim
This mitzvah marks a Jewish home and protects it and those who dwell in it.
Mezuzah
What is the parliament of Israel called?
The Knesset
The 4 mothers of the Jewish people
Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, Leah
What decree was issued to jews in Spain in 1492?
Convert to Christianity or leave the country.
On which holiday do we read the 10 commandments?
Shavuot
Which mitzvah does God promise to repay tenfold?
Tzedakah/Charity
3298
Years since the Jewish people enter Israel from the desert with Joshua.
The king who is known as the sweet singer of Israel?
King David
Roughly when was the Jewish community in Iraq established?
2500 years ago when the Babylonians exiled the jews.
Lag ba’omer is a holiday that celebrates the teachings of which great sage?
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Which mitzvah helps us get to know God?
Torah Study
What are the four holy cities of the land of Israel
Jerusalem, Chevron, Tzfat, Teveria
The one who learned the aleph bet at 40 and became the greatest teacher of the Jewish people?
Rabbi Akiva