Holidays
Famous Jews (now)
Misc.
Famous Jews (at school)
100
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
100
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who is playing in the upcoming movie, Grown Ups
Who is Adam Sandler?
100

This is a potato pancake eaten on Hanukkah.

What is a latke?

100

This is the 8th grade math teacher. (Extra points for full name)

Who is Eliza Cohen?

200
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 Hashana?
200
He played in the Night at the Museum movies and Meet the Parents. He also showed up to the Oscars dressed like a Naavi from Avatar.
Who is Ben Stiller?
200
This is the Hebrew word for giving charity.
What is "tzedaka"?
200

This teacher loves science! (Extra points for full name)

Who is Sara Melman?

300
This holiday means "lots" in English.
What is Purim?
300

This is a famous author who wrote Maus.

Who is Art Spieglman?

300

This ritual happens at the end of each Shabbat to start the new week.

What is Havdallah?

300

This teacher loves art and speaks in rhymes in her class.

Who is Caren Andrews?

400
This holiday is also known as the festival of the ingathering. We build huts in our yards to celebrate G-d's protection of the Jews in the desert. We also shake the four species: lulav, etrog, hadasim, and aravot together on this holiday.
What is Sukkot?
400
He's the host of Deal or No Deal and a famous comedian.
Who is Howie Mandel?
400
This event occurred after the King of Persia banished his first wife because she disobeyed him. It helped him find a new wife.
Why did Achashverosh have a beauty contest?
400

If you're looking for a book about space, this teacher will help you.

Who is Suzanne Geller?

500

This holiday celebrates the trees.

What is Tu B'Shevat?

500
This was one of the most famous scientists in modern history. He came up with the theory of relativity and needed a good haircut.
Who is Albert Einstein?
500
This occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
500

This person's office is on the 3rd floor.

Who is Lizzie Rogal?
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