Jewish Trivia

Israel

100

What are the colors on the flag of Israel?

Blue and white

200

What is the insignia on the Israeli flag?

Star of David/ Magen David

300

What is the capital of Israel?

Jerusalem

400

What is the southernmost city in Israel?

Eilat

500

What is the name of Israel's capital building?

Kneset

Torah/Bible/etc.

100

Who freed the slaves from Egypt?

Moses

200

Who was the first Jew?

Abraham

300

What are the 5 books of the Torah?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

400

What is Israel's biblical name?

Canaan

500

Who wore a rainbow jacket gifted to him by his father?

Joseph

Holidays

100

What is the Jewish New Year?

Rosh Hashanah

200

What are the jelly cookies we eat on Purim called?

Hamentashen (Ozne Hamaan)

300

What is the difference between a menorah and a chanukiah?

Chanukiah has 9 candles, and a Menorah has 7.

400

What type of food do we eat on Shavuot?

Dairy

500

HEBREW: Recite the 4 questions we sing on Passover

ENGLISH: What are the 4 questions we recite on Passover and their answers?

1. Matzah: "On all other nights we eat both chametz and matzah. Why on this night do we eat only matzah?"
2. Bitter Herbs (Maror): "On all other nights we eat all vegetables. Why, on this night, do we eat only bitter herbs?"
3. Dipping: "On all other nights we don't dip our food even once. Why on this night do we dip twice?"
4. Reclining: "On all other nights we eat sitting upright or reclining. Why on this night do we all recline?" [1, 2, 3, 4]

The Answers (The Significance):

• Matzah: Commemorates how the Israelites left Egypt so quickly that their bread didn't have time to rise.
• Bitter Herbs: Symbolizes the bitterness of slavery in Egypt.
• Dipping: The first dip (salt water) represents the tears of slavery; the second dip (charoset) symbolizes the mortar used as slaves.
• Reclining: Traditionally, only free people reclined while eating, symbolizing our freedom after being enslaved. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Culture

100

Which city in Israel is known for its stunning beaches?

Tel Aviv

200

Who sings the song "Tel Aviv?"

Omer Adam

300

What are the ingredients of an Israeli Salad

Cucumbers, Tomatoes, shallots, olive oil, salt, lemon

400

Who were the 2 members of the famous Israeli boy band that sang songs like Tudo Bom, Silsulim," and "Further Up (Na, Na, Na, Na, Na)" with Pitbull?

Static and Ben el Tavori

500

What common Israel food has the ingredients of Eggs, tomato, chili pepper, and onion sauce?

Shakshuka

Celebraties

100

Who won Israel Eurovision in 2018?

Netta Barzilai

200

Who acted as Borat?

Sasha Barron Cohen

300

Who was the actor of the Zohan in the movie "Don't Mess with the Zohan?"

Adam Sandler

400

Who is the bassist from the Rock band Kiss?

Gene Simmons

500

Which Israeli basketball player plays on the Portland Trailblazers?

Deni Avdija