Jewish Celebrities
This comedian, known for Seinfeld, helped redefine sitcom television in the 1990s.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld?
The Jewish New Year, known as this holiday, is celebrated with apples and honey.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
During a Jewish wedding, the groom traditionally breaks this object under his foot.
What is a glass?
The Western Wall is located in this city.
What is Jerusalem?
Adam Sandler famously sings about Jewish celebrities in this holiday-themed song.
What is The Chanukah Song?
This actress starred in Black Swan and played Padmé Amidala in Star Wars.
Who is Natalie Portman?
The Hebrew word for charityis this.
What is Tzedakah?
During Purim, Jews fulfill this mitzvah by giving gifts of food to friends.
What is Mishloach Manot?
The Dead Sea is known for having this unique characteristic.
What is being the lowest point on Earth and extremely salty?
This Broadway musical tells the story of Tevye the milkman and his daughters in a shtetl.
What is Fiddler on the Roof?
This Jewish rapper is known for hits like Hotline Bling and God’s Plan.
Who is Drake?
The Torah is divided into this many books.
What is five?
The seven days of mourning after a Jewish funeral are known as this.
What is Shiva?
This Jewish woman became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
Who was Golda Meir?
This Jewish actor, known for The Social Network and The Zookeeper's Wife, is married to actress Jessica Biel.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
This Jewish director is behind Schindler’s List, E.T., and Jurassic Park.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
The Jewish calendar is based on this type of cycle.
What is a lunar cycle?
This Jewish ritual bath is used for purification and spiritual renewal.
What is a mikvah?
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on this mountain.
What is Mount Sinai?
This Jewish singer and songwriter, known for his hits like "American Pie" and “Vincent,” is a folk music icon.
Who is Don McLean?
This Jewish actor played Wolverine in X-Men but got his start on Broadway.
Who is Hugh Jackman?
The letters on a dreidel outside of Israel stand for this Hebrew phrase, which translates to "A great miracle happened there.
What is "Nes Gadol Haya Sham"?
Before eating bread, Jews traditionally wash their hands using this special ritual.
What is Netilat Yadayim?
In 1952, Israel offered this renowned physicist the presidency, but he declined due to his lack of political experience.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This Emmy-winning show follows a Jewish housewife-turned-stand-up comic in the 1950s.
What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?