Jewish Foods
Braided bread traditionally eaten on Friday night.
What is Challah?
This city is Israel's economic and technological hub.
What is Tel Aviv?
This holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
The ceremony that occurs for boys at the age of 13, and for girls at 12.
What is a bar/bat mitzvah?
This Jewish leader brought the Jewish people out of Egypt and into the desert.
Who is Moses?
A popular Israeli dish made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, often served with pita and falafel.
What is hummus?
This saltwater lake, located at the lowest point on Earth, is known for its high salinity and therapeutic mud.
What is the Dead Sea?
This woman was Israel's first female prime minister.
Who is Golda Meir?
The laws in the Torah which tell us what is permitted and prohibited to eat.
What is Kashrut (Kosher)?
Israeli actor who plays an Amazonian superhero.
Who is Gal Gadot?
A triangle cookie traditionally eaten on Purim with fillings such as chocolate, poppy, and jam.
What is Hamantaschen?
This famous innovation was created by Israelis. (multiple answers acceptable)
What is: cherry tomatoes, Intel chips, Waze, Iron Dome, drip irrigation system, USB flash drive...
The tenth and final plague, after which Pharaoh finally let the Jewish people go.
What is the death of the firstborn sons?
The protective scroll placed on the doorposts of Jewish households.
What is a mezuzah?
This Jewish actor and comedian is well-known for his song celebrating a beloved Jewish holiday.
Who is Adam Sandler?
According to the Torah, these two categories of food can never be combined or cooked together.
What is meat and dairy?
In 2025, Yuval Raphael placed second in the Eurovision contest with this song.
What is New Day Will Rise?
This empire was responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.
What is the Roman Empire?
According to most counts, the total number of Mitzvot.
What is 613?
This Jewish director is famous for movies like E.T. and Jurassic Park.
Who is Stephen Spielberg?
Flat, unleavened bread which must be prepared in 18 minutes or less.
What is Matzah?
The first Israeli astronaut, who tragically lost his life in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.
Who is Ilan Ramon?
At the instruction of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, the Jews were expelled from this country in the year 1492.
What is Spain?
The mitzvah of tefillin is only meant to be done on these specific days.
What is on weekdays, not Shabbat or holidays?
This influencer spent a few months in seminary and is known for her jewelry and for posting her modest Shabbat outfits.
Who is Ellie Zeiler?
A slow-cooked stew eaten on Shabbat, featuring meat, potatoes, and various vegetables.
What is cholent?
This ancient hilltop fortress played a crucial role in the Jewish revolt against the Romans and is now a popular destination for tourists.
What is Masada?
The 1976 rescue mission where Israeli commandos, led by Yoni Netanyahu, saved Jewish hostages in Uganda.
What is Operation Entebbe?
The mitzvah of loving your neighbour as yourself - but in Hebrew.
What is 'v'ahavta l'reacha kamocha'?
The author of the Mishnah Torah and a great philosopher-doctor-rabbi from Spain.
Who is Rambam (Maimonides)?