Jewish Holidays
This holiday commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt.
What is Passover?
This woman saved the Jewish people in Persia and has a holiday named after her.
Who is Esther?
This popular Jewish dish, typically served with applesauce or sour cream, is made of fried potato.
What are latkes?
This Hebrew word means “peace” and is also used to say hello and goodbye.
What is Shalom?
This Jewish superhero was the creation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938.
Who is Superman?
This holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, lasts eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This ancient Jewish king is known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is King Solomon?
This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and holidays. Bonus: It is traditional to use how many loaves?
What is challah? What is 2 loaves.
This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
What is Aleph?
This iconic comedian and actor is known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld.
Who is Jason Alexander?
Known as the Jewish New Year, this holiday marks the beginning of the High Holy Days.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This group of Jewish fighters led a revolt against Greek-Syrian oppressors and is celebrated during Hanukkah.
Who are the Maccabees?
This dish, often served as an appetizer on Shabbat, is typically made from ground carp or pike.
What is gefilte fish?
This Hebrew term for the Jewish dietary laws means "fit" or "proper."
What is kosher?
This Jewish actress and comedian created and starred in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Who is Rachel Brosnahan?
This holiday is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles.
What is Sukkot?
This Jewish philosopher and scholar wrote the 13 Principles of Faith and a famous commentary on the Mishnah.
Who is Maimonides (Rambam)?
This unleavened bread is eaten during Passover.
What is matzah?
This Hebrew prayer declares the oneness of God.
What is the Shema Yisrael?
This singer is known for her hits "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me" and has Jewish heritage.
Who is Celine Dion?
This somber holiday commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
What is Tisha B’Av?
This famous Spanish Jewish philosopher, poet, and physician lived during the Golden Age of Spain.
Who is Judah Halevi?
How was the term "fressfroemingkeit," or "culinary Jew," used in the 19th century?
What is - To describe assimilated Jews whose devoutness found expression only in eating the traditional dishes on Jewish holidays
This Hebrew word refers to charity or acts of kindness and justice.
What is Tzedakah?
This Jewish filmmaker directed Schindler's List and E.T. and has won several Academy Awards.
Who is Steven Spielberg?