Torah
What is the source of the name "Israel" ?
A. It was the name given to the land by the Romans
B. The Turkish named it after a famous muslim
C. It was the new name given to our patriarch Yaacov
D. It was named after Theoder Herzl's son
C. It was the new name given to our patriarch Yaacov
What holiday features eating Israeli fruit?
A. Tu B Shvat
B. Shavuot
C. Purim
D. Chanukah
A. Tu B Shvat
At the end of the weekly Torah reading we read a section from the Prophets. What is the reading called?
A. Maftir
B. Mincha
C. Haftorah
D. Musaf
C. Haftorah
What is the most popular female first name in Israel ?
A. Michal
B. Chana
C. Ilanit
D. Shoshana
A. Michal
What modern tradition has developed for Jews outside of Israel who can not be in Israel to plant a tree ?
A. They donate money to the Jewish National Fund for planting a tree in Israel
B. They build a treehouse made from wood from Israel
C. They plant a tree in their own back yard with seeds from Israel
D. They build a campfire, burn wood, and sing Hebrew songs all night
A. They donate money to the Jewish National Fund for planting a tree in Israel
How many days did Moses remain on Mount Sinai to receive the torah ?
A. 53 days and 53 nights
B. 40 days and 40 nights
C. 7 days and 7 nights
D. 49 days and 49 nights
B. 40 days and 40 nights
Besides Hamantaschen, what other food is traditionally eaten at Purim?
A. Kreplach
B. Knishes
C. Chumus
D. Rice
A. Kreplach
Who destroyed Solomon's temple?
A. Assyria
B. Babylon
C. Persia
D. Greece (Seleuchid Empire)
B. Babylon
In what year did the "six day war" take place ?
A. 1973
B. 1948
C. 1967
D. 1956
C. 1967
What is KKBE's address?
A. 20 Hassel St
B. 50 Hassel St
C. 70 Hassel St
D. 90 Hassel St
D. 90 Hassel St
Which of these Old Testament stories is repeated in the torah?
A. Story of Creation
B. Noah & the flood
C. Sacrifice of Isaac
D. Blessing of Jacob
B. Noah & the flood
What does the Hebrew word Shavuot mean ?
A. Weeks
B. Promises
C. Harvest
D. First Fruit
A. Weeks
Which city was captured by Joshua and is the home to one of the oldest synagogues in Israel (called Shalom al Yisrael)?
A. Bet Shean
B. Bet El
C. Jericho
D. Atlit
C. Jericho
On what Jewish holiday did Egypt and Syria open a coordinated surprise attack against Israel on October 6, 1973 ?
A. Sukkot
B. Pesach
C. Rosh Hashanah
D. Yom Kippur
D. Yom Kippur
What is the architectural style of KKBE?
A. Greek Revival
B. Baroque
C. Victorian
D. Georgian Revival
A. Greek Revival
When Moses heard that the spies had returned, the spies were requested to give their report. They said, "We came unto the land to which you sent us, and surely it flows with milk and honey." From which tree did honey flow ?
A. fig trees
B. cedar trees
C. carob trees
D. date palm trees
D. date palm trees
What month is it?
A. Adar
B. Elul
C. Tevet
D. Cheshvan
D. Cheshvan
Who is generally considered, in the eyes of God and the TNK, to be the greatest king of Judah?
A. Solomon
B. David
C. Nebuchadnezzar
D. Hezekiah
D. Hezekiah
What is not a major agricultural export from Israel?
A. citrus fruits
B. dates
C. flowers
D. grain
D. grain
Which of these top artists in the world follow Kabbalah?
A. Bruno Mars
B. The Weeknd
C. Ariana Grande
D. Taylor Swift
C. Ariana Grande
How many times does the word Moshe (Moses) appear in the Haggadah ?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 18
A. 1
What is the traditional prayer said during the lighting of the menorah during Hanukkah?
A. Haneirot Hallalu
B. Hallel
C. Al Hanissim
D. Maoz Tzur
A. Haneirot Hallalu
Which of these prophets witnessed an angel depicted as "cherubim" covered in eyes?
A. Samuel
B. Ezekiel
C. Isaiah
D. Daniel
B. Ezekiel
How many member seats are there in the Israeli Knesset (parliament)?
A. 140
B. 210
C. 120
D. 170
C. 120
Who was KKBE's first female rabbi?
A. Julie Kozlow
B. Alysa Stanton
C. Stephanie Alexander
D. Rachel Nussbaum
C. Stephanie Alexander