Jewish Holidays
Which holiday is the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the braided bread eaten on Shabbat called?
Challah
What fried food is eaten on Hanukkah?
Latkes or sufganiyot
What holiday celebrates the freedom of the Israelites from Egypt?
Passover
What object called that is used to make noise and drown out the name of the villain, Haman?
A grogger
What sweet combination is eaten during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a "sweet new year"?
Apples dipped in honey
What is the Hebrew name for Passover?
Pesach
What is the name for the hidden piece of matzah during the Seder, which children search for at the end of the meal?
The Afikoman
Hamantaschen are triangular pastries eaten on Purim, what does their shape symbolize?
Haman's hat
What is the name of the nine-branched candelabrums used to light the Hanukkah candles?
A hanukkiah
In Jewish law, a mezuza must be placed on the doorpost at what angle or orientation?
Slanted towards the room
Why are traditional Hanukkah foods like latkes or sufganiyot fried in oil?
To commemorate the miracle of the oil that stayed lit for eight days in the Temple
During Purim, Jews read from this scroll that tells the story of Queen Esther, what is it called?
The Megillah
What prayer do we say to thank God for something new or special, like a holiday or milestone?
Shehecheyanu
What food is eaten on Passover to remind Jews of the bitterness of slavery?
Maror