Jewish American History
Which state has the most Jewish residents?
New York
Which Jewish celebrity recently acted in the movie “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah”?
Adam Sandler
This braided type of bread is known as _____.
Challah
What age(s) does someone become Bar/Bat mitzvah?
12 or 13
What holiday is celebrated every Friday when the sun sets?
Shabbat
What is the island in NYC called that was the main port of entry for many Jewish immigrants between 1892 and 1924?
Ellis Island
What Jewish Rapper is from Toronto, Canada?
Drake
What is the bread replacement you eat during Passover?
Matzah
How long does Hanukkah last for?
8 days
What holiday is known as the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What borough has the most amount of jews
Brooklyn
What Jewish Actor Stars in the OC?
Adam Brody
What is the name of the dietary restriction certain Jews follow?
Kosher
What does Tzedakah mean?
Charity
What holiday do we fast for?
Yom Kippur
What countries did the first Jews who went to America come from?
Spain and Portugal
Who’s the Jewish person who created the biggest action movie franchise?
Stan Lee
Jewish food symbolizes an ancient miracle. It is typically topped with sour cream or applesauce. What Jewish food is this?
Latkes
What is a Kiddush cup?
This cup is used in the Kiddush blessing over wine.
What is the purpose of the 25-hour fast observed on Yom Kippur?
To cleanse oneself of sins
Which Jewish American Woman became the first female justice of the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This song won the 2018 Eurovision competition.
TOY (by Netta Barzilai)
What Jewish food is modeled after a hat?
Hamentashen
How many books in the Torah are there?
Five
Name a Jewish prayer garment?
Tallit, Kippah