Hebrew
Holidays
Culture
History
Miscellaneous
100
What is the hebrew word for peace? Hint: Also a common greating
Shalom (שָׁלוֹם)
100
What is the name of the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah!
100
What is the name of the braided bread commonly eaten on shabbat?
Challah! (חַלָּה)
100
What religious text is Judaism based on?
The Torah
100
What is this?
Hamantashen!
200
What is the Hebrew congratulations?
Mazel Tov!
200
What is the day of rest called?
Shabbat!
200
What Jewish holiday is also known as "The Festival of Lights"?
Hanukkah!
200
What is the Western Wall/Kotel?
It is an ancient retaining wall, that is the last remaining outer wall of the ancient jewish temple
200
What is the name of the Jewish star?
The Star of David
300
How many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet?
22
300
What holiday is known for fasting?
Yom Kippur.
300
What is the name of the head covering commonly worn in a synogogue?
Kippah/Yamaka
300
What year was the state of Israel established?
1948
300
What is the name of the Israeli military?
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
400
What is the hebrew word for a good deed?
Mitzvah (מִצְוָה)
400
What Jewish holiday is also known as "The Festival of Lights"?
Hannukah!
400
What is the name of an Israeli form of martial arts that specializes in self defense techniques?
Krav Maga
400
What movement started in the late 1800s with the intentions of create a Jewish state in Israel.
Zionism.
400
Who was the first prime minister of Israel?
David Ben-Gurion
500
What are the names of the 4 letters on the dreidal?
Nun (נ), Gimel (ג), Hay (ה), Shin (ש)
500
What is the HEBREW name of the holiday where matzah is commonly eaten?
Pesach (פסח)
500
Name 3 out of 10 commandents.
You shall not have any other gods besides me.
You shall not take the Lord's name in vain.
Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
500
Evidence of a Jewish presence is Israel traces back to when? (general idea)
Over 3,000 years ago
500
Define antisemitism
Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.