Jewish Holidays
Festival of Lights; an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
What is Hannukkah?
A highly successful American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer;happy gilmore, got his start on SNL
Who is Adam Sandler?
A yeast bread containing eggs, often braided, served on the sabbath and holidays
What is challah?
What day of the week does Shabbat begin?
What is Friday?
How many books are in the Torah?
What is five?
Day of Atonement; the most sacred day of the Jewish year
A British-American actor known for his roles like Spider-Man with critically acclaimed performances in films such as The Social Network and Tick, Tick... Boom!
Who is Andrew Garfield?
Pureed chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil
What is hummus?
What is the traditional greeting used to wish someone a peaceful Shabbat?
What is the phrase 'Shabbat Shalom'?
What is the Hebrew name for the Book of Genesis?
What is Bereshit?
The "eighth" additional holiday right after the seven days of Sukkot; marks the completion of the annual cycle of readings from the Torah and beginning again with the Book of Genesis
What is Simchat Torah?
a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor known for blending singing and rapping
Who is Drake?
A sweet or savory Jewish casserole made with potatoes or sweet noodles (Ashkenazi)
What is kugel?
What is the name of the special cup used during the blessing over wine on Shabbat?
What is a kiddish cup?
Who traditionally wrote the Torah according to Jewish belief?
Who was Moses?
A week-long Jewish festival of thanksgiving for the autumn harvest and a commemoration of the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the desert
What is Sukkot?
An American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020
Who was Ruther Bader Ginsburg (RBG)?
A grain, usually buckwheat, served as a cooked cereal or potato substitute, can also be featured in pasta
What is kasha?
What are the two candles lit before Shabbat begins meant to represent?
What is one to remember and one to observe?
What is the name of the weekly Torah portion read in synagogue?
What is Parashah?
Feast of Weeks; commemorates the revelation of the law on Mount Sinai
What is Shavu'ot?
An American singer-songwriter, known for his poetic and influential lyrics that blended folk, rock, and blues. He rose to prominence in the 1960s, initially becoming a voice for the counterculture movement with protest anthems like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Who is Bob Dylan?
Turnovers of phyllo dough filled with spinach, potato, or cheese
What are borekas?
According to Jewish law, how many categories of work are prohibited on Shabbat?
What is 39?
What is the traditional method used to write a Torah scroll?
What is handwritten with a quill?