Jewish People
Which Jewish comedian and actor is famous for his oversized baggy clothes, singing "The Chanukah Song," and starring in Grown Ups?
Adam Sandler
What is the name of the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat?
Havdalah
What does 'mazel tov' mean?
Congratulations
How many books are in the Torah?
Five
What triangular pastry is traditionally eaten on Purim?
Hamantaschen
Who was the Jewish-American magician and escape artist famous for escaping locked containers?
Harry Houdini
What do the letters on a traditional dreidel outside Israel stand for?
Nes Gadol Hayah Sham — “A great miracle happened there.”
What does “ bubbe” mean?
Grandmother
What are the first words of the Torah?
Bereshit bara Elohim. In the beginning
What is the name of the food that is made of ground fish and sold in grocery stores in a jar of Jelly
Gefilte fish
Which person is Israel's main international airport named after?
David Ben-Gurion
What is the counting period between Passover and Shavuot called?
The Omer
What does the Yiddish word "mensch' refer to?
A decent, honorable, respectable person
Who was swallowed by a large fish after trying to flee from God's command?
Jonah
What is the name of the food you eat at Seder that is made from chopped apples, honey, and nuts
Charoset
Which jewish physicist developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What Hebrew Month does Rosh Hashana fall in
Tishrei
What does “chutzpah” mean?
Audacity or nerve
Which biblical figure interpreted Pharaoh's dreams in Egypt?
Joseph (Yosef)
What is the name of the Israeli dish made from eggs cooked in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce?
Shakshuka
Who was the first woman to serve as the prime minister of israel?
Golda Meir
What is the name of the scroll read on Purim?
The Megillah (Book of Esther)
What does yenta mean?
A gossip, nosy, or talkative person
What is the name of the medieval commentator famous for his commentary on the Torah and Talmud, commonly known by a three-letter acronym?
Rashi
What is the name of the Ashkenazi pastry traditionally filled with potato, cheese, or meat?
Knish