Yiddish Words
To drag or carry something heavy or annoying.
Schlep (שלעפּן)
This actor and comedian, known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” is also a member of the musical comedy group The Lonely Island.
Andy Samberg
The capital city of Israel & home to the Western Wall.
Jerusalem
He led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Moses
During Hanukkah, a special candle holder is used, but only one candle is set apart from the others to light them. This “helper” candle has a Hebrew name that literally means “attendant” or “servant.” What is it called?
Shamash
Nerve! Audacity! Boldness (sometimes too bold).
Chutzpah (חוצפה)
This actor and comedian created characters such as Borat and often uses satire to mock social norms.
Sacha Baron Cohen
About 20% of this U.S. city’s population is Jewish, making it one of the largest Jewish communities in the country.
New York City
She became queen of Persia and saved her people from destruction.
Esther
On Sukkot, it is traditional to take this “four species” set of plants: a palm frond, myrtle, willow, and a citron. What are they called collectively?
What are the Lulav and Etrog (the Four Species)?
To chat casually, to make friendly conversation.
Schmooze (שמועסן)
He co-created and starred in a sitcom often described as a “show about nothing.”
Jerry Seinfeld
A mountain fortress where Jewish rebels held out against Rome in 73 CE, now a symbol of Jewish heroism.
Masada
This shepherd defeated a giant with just a sling and a stone.
David
Besides blowing the shofar, name one traditional practice or custom observed on Rosh Hashanah.
Eating apples and honey, reciting the Amidah, performing Tashlich, greeting others with “Shana Tova.”
To complain… loudly… and often.
Kvetch (קװעטשן)
This singer and actress won multiple Grammys, Oscars, and a Tony, and is known for her role in "Funny Girl."
Barbra Streisand
This European capital once had a Jewish population exceeding 30%, though it was dramatically reduced during World War II.
Warsaw
A prophet who was swallowed by a large fish after trying to flee God’s command.
Jonah
Besides fasting, name one of the traditional practices observed on Yom Kippur.
Wearing white clothing, refraining from leather shoes, reciting the Vidui, and giving charity.
A foolish, obnoxious, or contemptible man.
Putz (פּוץ)
Canadian rapper and singer.
Drake
This European country has the largest Jewish population in Western Europe, and the third largest in the world.
France
He was sold by his brothers and later rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt.
Joseph
During the Passover Seder, this plate holds symbolic foods. Name all the items traditionally found on a Seder plate.
Maror (bitter herbs)
Charoset (sweet paste of fruit and nuts)
Karpas (vegetable, usually parsley)
Z’roa (roasted shank bone)
Beitzah (roasted egg)