Holidays
This eight-day holiday celebrates the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.
Hanukkah
Unleavened bread eaten on Passover
matzah
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
This scientist developed the theory of relativity and is known for his wild hair.
Albert Einstein
What is the weekly Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat
What historical event does Passover celebrate?
Freedom from slavery in Egypt
This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat.
Challah
This young shepherd defeated Goliath using a sling.
David
This Jewish actor played Iron Man in Marvel movies.
Robert Downey Jr.
This small head covering is traditionally worn by many Jewish men.
Kippah / Yarmulke
This holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah
These potato pancakes are commonly eaten during Hanukkah.
Latkes
What happened to the walls of Jericho in the biblical story of Joshua?
They collapsed
This comedian starred in Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.
Adam Sandler
What does the word mitzvah mean?
Commandment
During this holiday, Jewish people fast and ask for forgiveness.
Yom Kippur
This traditional soup contains balls made from matzah meal.
Matzah ball soup
This Jewish queen saved her people from a plot against them in ancient Persia.
Esther
This Jewish actress played Princess Leia in Star Wars.
Carrie Fisher
This small case containing Torah verses is attached to Jewish doorposts.
Mezuzah
This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Shavuot
These triangular pastries are traditionally eaten during Purim.
Hamantaschen
What was the name of the Jewish temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE?
Second Temple
This Jewish director made Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park.
Steven Spielberg
What does it mean when food is kosher?
It follows Jewish dietary laws