Born Raphael Lifshitz, this American fashion designer, philanthropist, and business executive, is best known for his clothing label. As of January 2015, Forbes estimates his wealth at $8 billion, which makes him the 155th richest person in the world. He is also known for his collection of rare automobiles, which have been displayed in museums.
Who is Ralph Lauren?
100
In 1948, this country was created as the establishment of a Jewish state. Following the declaration of this establishment 700,000 Palestinian Arabs fled or were exiled from this land. At the same time 49,000 Yemenite Jews were transported from surrounding Arab nations to this country for settlement.
What is Israel?
100
His record for the most gold medals in a single Olympic Game was broken in 2008 by Michael Phelps.
Who is Mark Spitz?
100
These were the laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai, following the Jewish peoples freedom from Egyptian slavery. It was said that there was thunder and lightening, and the mountain shook with God's voice.
What are the Ten Commandments?
100
In the 2012 Olympic games in London, there was one Jewish bronze medalist and 2 Jewish silver medalists. This many Jews won gold medals. 1-10
What is 5?
200
In 1934, this power hitter for the Detroit Tigers, known as "The Hebrew Hammer", refused to play baseball during a race for the pennant, on Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) creating a national uproar. He remains the American League's record-holder for most RBIs in a single season by a right-handed batter (183 in 1937).
Who is Hank Greenberg?
200
Of it's neighboring countries: Kuwait, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt, this country has not been to war with Israel.
What is Iran?
200
He is the head coach for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.
Who is Larry Brown?
200
This holiday celebrates the freedom of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. It is marked by an event that took place with the Jews spreading lamb's blood over their door posts.
What is Passover?
200
In the most recent summer Olympic Games in London, this famous Jewish song played in the background while Aliyah (Aly) Raisman won the gold for America for her gymnastic performance.
What is Hava Nagilah?
300
Fleeing from Germany in 1933, this famous scientists immigrated to America. He came up with the theory of relativity and is best known for his works in quantum physics.
Who is Albert Einstein?
300
With a little over 10,752 sq. miles, the State of Israel is comparable to the size of this U.S. state.
What is New Jersey?
300
This Heavyweight World Boxing Champion of the 1930s was the father of the actor who portrayed Jethro Clampett on TVs "Beverly Hillbillies."
Who is Max Baer?
300
This is the Jewish day of rest, celebrated on the seventh day each week. For the Jewish people the seventh day is Saturday.
What is the Sabbath?
300
Since 1896, this number of Jewish Olympians are owners of gold medals. a)17 b)39 c)142
What is 142?
400
This Jewish-German became an American citizen, and teamed up with Jacob Davis (Born Jacob Youphes) to patent, and manufacture the first pair of denim "blue jeans".
Who is Levi Strauss?
400
Americans pay with the dollar, Europeans pay with the euro, and Israelites pay with this currency.
What is Shekels?
400
Despite his name, this Texas billionaire who owns the Dallas Mavericks and is Chairman of the HDTV cable network, is actually of Russian descent.
Who is Mark Cuban?
400
This is a concentrated space of worship where Jewish people practice Judaism.
What is a Temple/ Synagogue?
400
A tragic terrorist attack in 1972 killed 11 Israeli Olympians and coaches at the Olympic Games in this city.
What is Munich?
500
This High School Musical star comes from Jewish descents and publicly advertises himself as being a proud Jew. His last name is considered to be an Ashkenazi Jewish surname.
Who is Zac Efron?
500
In Poland during the Holocaust, Jews resided in these small communities. (Yiddish)
What is Shtetls?
500
The baseball star joins the list of Jewish Athletes. He was 2007 rookie of the year and has won several other baseball nominations, as well. He plays in the outfield and was a proud Brewer.
Who is Ryan Braun?
500
Known in Hebrew as the Magen David, this is the recognized symbol for modern Jewish people or Judaism religion.
What is the Star of David?
500
In the 1988 summer Olympics in Seoul, Israeli sailing team Eitan Friedlander and Shimshon Brockman were expected to win a medal, had they not forfeited their place in the last race so that they could go to shul on this Jewish holiday.