Ancient History
In ancient history, Israel-Palestine was divided into two kingdoms-- the Kingdom of Israel and ____?
A. Judah
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Negev
What was the most recent Jewish holiday?
A. Passover
B. Shavuot
C. Yom Ha'atzmaut
D. Yom Hashoah
Who is the current head rabbi of KKBE?
What year was Charleston founded?
A. 1570
B. 1670
C. 1770
D. 1750
SPORTS (EXIT NOW OR PERISH)
James Franklin was fired as Penn State's head coach after eleven years on October 21st 2025. What was his last game?
A. UCLA
B. Oregon
C. Iowa
D. Northwestern
What empire did we fight in the war that Hanukkah commemorates?
A. Babylonian
B. Roman
C. Seleucid/Greek
D. Assyrian
What is the next Jewish holiday?
A. Yom HaZikaron
B. Shavuot
C. Lag Ba'Omer
D. Yom Yerushalaim
What is KKBE's address?
A. 40 Hassel St
B. 50 Hassel St
C. 70 Hassel St
D. 90 Hassel St
Each of these Charleston streets run North and South, EXCEPT:
A. King St
B. Meeting St
C. Market St
D. East Bay St
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: When was the last time Carolina beat Clemson IN COLUMBIA, SC?
For 200 Bonus points, what was the score?
2013
Bonus: 31-17 (end of their 5-game win streak)
Who was the first King of the Jewish Monarchy?
A. David
B. Saul
C. Solomon
D. Hezekiah
What month is it?
A. Adar
B. Elul
C. Tevet
D. Iyar
Two families at KKBE own pizza joints around the Charleston metro -- which one of these pizza joints is one of them?
A. Sabatino's
B. Benny Ravello's
C. Famulari's
D. Pizzeria DiGiovani
What year was the Great Charleston fire?
A. 1781
B. 1791
C. 1841
D. 1861
Which of these top artists in the world follow Kabbalah?
A. Bruno Mars
B. The Weeknd
C. Ariana Grande
D. Justin Bieber
During the Roman period in Judea, which group of scholars believed that anybody could learn scripture-- not just the elite?
A. Legio X Fretensis
B. Sadduccees
C. Phareeses
D. Zealots
What does the Hebrew word Shavuot mean?
A. Weeks
B. Promises
C. Harvest
D. First Fruit
Who was KKBE's first female rabbi?
A. Julie Kozlow
B. Alysa Stanton
C. Stephanie Alexander
D. Rachel Nussbaum
Which one of these downtown parks is NOT considered a city park?
A. Hampton Park
B. Colonial Lake
C. Waterfront Park
D. Cannon Park
E. Marion SquareF. Joseph P Riley Ballpark
Who is the top artist on Spotify right now?
(100 points if you guess someone in the top 5)
(50 points if you guess someone in the top 10, but not top 5)
#1: Bruno Mars
#2-5: Justin Bieber The Weeknd Rihanna Bad Bunny
#6-10: Taylor Swift GAGA Coldplay Drake David Guetta
What did Roman Emperor Hadrian rename the Kingdom of Judea?
For 300 Bonus Points, where does the name come from?
Palaestina
BONUSS: Philistine
Why do Jewish kids receive presents on Hanukkah?
Because Christian kids receive presents on Christmas
What is the architectural style of KKBE?
A. Greek Revival
B. Baroque
C. Victorian
D. Georgian Revival
Which congressional district is KKBE in?
For 200 Bonus Points, who is our representative?
6th
Bonus: Jim Clyburn
Which part of the Charleston-Metro has the highest Population DENSITY (People per Square Mile)?
Summerville
Ladson
Goose Creek
North Charleston
Mt Pleasant
James Island
Johns Island
Daniel Island
Isle of Palms
Sullivan's Island
Folly Beach