Jewish Holidays
On what holiday do Jews commemorate the Exodus from Egypt?
Passover
In what year was the modern state of Israel founded?
1948
What is the first book of the Hebrew Bible?
Genesis
What is the Jewish skullcap called?
Kippah
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What is the central symbol of Hanukkah?
Menorah
Who was the leader of the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire that is celebrated during Hanukkah?
Judah Maccabee
What is the Hebrew name for the Five Books of Moses?
Torah
What is the term for the ritual circumcision ceremony performed on Jewish boys?
Bris
Who was the biblical matriarch known for her kindness and generosity?
Ruth
During which Jewish holiday is the Book of Esther read aloud, and participants are encouraged to drown out the name of the villain, Haman, with noisemakers?
Purim
What was the name of the period in European history when Jews were expelled from Spain and Portugal?
The Spanish Inquisition
Who is traditionally considered the author of the Book of Psalms?
King David
What is the name of the Jewish wedding canopy?
Chuppah
Who was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel?
Saul
Which Jewish holiday marks the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What infamous event during World War II led to the deaths of six million Jews?
The Holocaust
In Jewish tradition, how many laws or commandments are there in the Torah?
613
What is the traditional Jewish day of rest and worship, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening?
Shabbat
Who was the Jewish philosopher and physician who authored the Guide for the Perplexed?
Moses Maimonides
What is the Hebrew name for the Festival of Weeks, which commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai?
Shavuot
What ancient Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
The Great Jewish Revolt
What is the central prayer in Jewish liturgy, often considered the most important prayer in Judaism?
Shema
What is the name of the mystical and esoteric teachings in Judaism, often associated with Kabbalah?
Kabbalah
Who was the Jewish mystic and founder of the Hasidic movement in the 18th century?
Baal Shem Tov