History
What ancient city served as the political and spiritual center of Israel?
Jerusalem
What comedian created and starred in Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
8
Which type of bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and other Jewish holidays?
Challah
What sweet treat, often filled, is eaten during Hanukkah?
Sufganiyot
In 1492, what European country expelled its Jewish population during the Inquisition?
Spain
Which Jewish actress starred in the Wonder Woman films?
Gal Gadot
What miracle is celebrated during Hanukkah, according to Jewish tradition?
The oil in the menorah lasted eight days instead of one
What is the Hebrew term for the 613 commandments in the Torah?
Mitzvot
What fried potato dish is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?
latkes
Which US city became home to the largest Jewish population in the early 20th century?
New York City
Which Supreme Court Justice became a cultural icon known as the "Notorious RBG"?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Which celebrity released a Hanukkah-themed song called "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah"?
Adam Sandler
Which Jewish scientist, born in Germany, developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
Besides potatoes, which root vegetable is sometimes shredded and fried into latkes?
Carrots/ zucchinis
What tragic event in 1911 in NYC became a landmark moment for Jewish labor activism and workers' rights?
the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Which Jewish actor and comedian, born in Brooklyn, got his start on Saturday Night Live?
Adam Sandler
In Israel, what type of public celebration is common during Hanukkah?
Public menorah lightings
Who directed Schindler's List?
Steven Spielberg
In some Sephardic Jewish communities, what special fried dough is eaten during Hanukkah and flavored with orange blossom or anise?
bimuelos/ bunuelos
In 1845, which US city saw the founding of Congregation Beth Elohim, one of the earliest Reform synagogues in America, helping launch the spread of Reform Judaism in the South?
Charleston, South Carolina
Which Jewish athlete, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank", was a Hall of Fame baseball player for the Detroit Tigers?
Hank Greenberg
Which popular animated TV show featured a Hanukkah episode titled "Very Special Hanukkah"? (think early 2000s)
Rugrats
Which ancient fortress, located in the Judean Desert and overlooking the Dead Sea, was the site of a famous Zealot stand against the Romans?
Masada
What is the best sufganiyot filling? (Allison specific)
Custard or Lemon Curd (100% biased)