Mighty Menches
NFTY Knowledge 101
Bubbe’s Bagels
SNL
Oy Vey, Its a Holiday
100

This is the actor who played Wonder Woman and served in the Israeli Defense Forces

Who is Gal Gadot?

100

This is what the acronym NFTY stands for

What is the National Federation of Temple Youth

100

This is a smoked fish often paired with bagels and cream cheese in Jewish delis 

What is lox?

100

If you want to watch SNL live, this is the night to tune in

What is Saturday?

100

Rosh Hashanah is marked by the sound of this instrument

What is a shofar?

200

This comedian is known for the movies Happy Gilmore and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, where he appears alongside his daughters

Who is Adam Sandler?

200

This is what local NFTY groups at individual synagogues are called

What are Temple Youth Groups (TYGs)?

200

This fried pastry is filled with jam or chocolate and is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah (answer in Hebrew) 

What is sufganyot?

200

This SNL comedian wrote and performed “The Hanukkah Song”

Who is Adam Sandler?

200

On this holiday, Jewish families built and eat meals in a temporary outdoor hut 

What is Sukkot?

300

This physicist who developed the Theory of Relativity was born into a Jewish family in Germany 

Who is Albert Einstein?

300

NFTY is the youth movement affiliated with this larger Jewish organization in North America

What is the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)?

300

This Yiddish word describes the spread you put on bagel 

What is shmear?

300

This pop star appeared in a viral SNL sketch involving a chaotic bridesmaid speech about a mysterious man named Domingo

Who is Sabrina Carpenter?

300

During purim we read from this text 

What is the Magillah?

400

This Jewish reggae artist, known for King Without a Crown, also released a hit single called “One Day,” which became an anthem for peace and hope 

Who is Matisyahu?

400

As of now, there are this many geographic regions in NFTY across North America 


What is 19?

400

Though now often served as oval patties, this traditional Ashkenazi dish’s name comes from a Yiddish word meaning “stuffed,” reflecting its original preparation of being poached in the skin of the fish 

What is Gefilte fish?

400

SNL is live and airs in this U.S. city.

What is New York City?

400

This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

What is Shavuot?

500

Born Robert Zimmerman in Minnesota, this legendary singer-songwriter changed his name and became a voice of the 1960s, blending folk and rock music

Who is Bob Dylan?

500

NFTY was founded in this year as the youth arm of the URJ 

What is 1939?

500

According to Kosher law, how many hours do you have to wait between eating meat and dairy products

What is 6 hours?

500

This actor holds the record for hosting Saturday Night Live more times than anyone else

Who is Alec Baldwin?

500

When did Israel gain independence? What is that day known as?

What is May 14, 1948 and Yom Ha’atzmaut?

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