Jewish Environmentalism
This Jewish holiday celebrates trees and nature.
What is Tu Bishvat?
Jewish fried potato pancakes served on Hannukah
BONUS POINT: What is the importance of fried food on this holiday?
What are "latkes"?
Yiddish exclamation of dismay
Example: "BLANK" who ate all my matzoh ball soup?
What is "Oy Vey"?
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who is famous for his baggy clothing.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This triangular cookie is eaten on Purim
BONUS POINT: Why is the shape significant?
What are "Hamantaschen"?
Yiddish word for "to drag" or "to carry"
example: We had to "blank" all the way to the temple from the West side on Yom Kippur.
What is "schlepp"
This Jewish-Australian pop star is known for the song "Rush" and "One of Your Girls".
Who is Troye Sivan?
This woman is often called the "birth mother of the Jewish environmentalism movement."
Who is Ellen Bernstein?
This holiday includes dressing up in costumes and eating triangular cookies.
What is Purim?
A dish of poached, ground fish patties eaten on holidays such as Passover.
BONUS POINT: What vegetable is this dish commonly served with?
What is "Gefilte Fish"?
Yiddish word for a clumsy person
Example: That "BLANK" dropped the Torah.
What is a "klutz"?
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
This natural Jewish symbol represents the flow of divine energy, featuring 10 spiritual spheres.
What is the "Tree of Life"?
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 Hashanah?
A sweet baked casserole made of either noodles or potatoes.
BONUS POINT: Is this dish Sephardic or Ashkenazi?
What is "kugel"?
Yiddish word for a good or honorable person
Example: He helped his Bubbe across the street. What a "BLANK."
What is a "Mensch"?
This Parks and Recreation and The Office actress is Jewish.
Who is Rashida Jones?
The Jewish ethical law that prohibits unnecessary destruction, often used for environmental purposes.
What is "bal tashkhit"?
Crescent-shaped, pastries made of cream cheese dough, often filled with jam, cinnamon, or chocolate.
BONUS POINT: Which Hebrew letter provides the "ch" sound in this word?
What is "rugelach"?
Yiddish word for "to beam with pride"
Example: Oy, my grandson nailed his Torah portion, I'm "Blank"-ing.
What is "kvell"?
This Hamilton actor is Jewish.
Who is Daveed Diggs?